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Senate unanimously approves Sen. Brenner bill to improve grant process for farmers

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Brenner bill to improve grant process for farmers

Posted: May 16, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate gave initial approval to a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to streamline the grant funding...

Committee unanimously backs Sen. LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications  

Committee unanimously backs Sen. LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications  

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, LD 1828, “An Act Regarding Enhanced 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points,” sponsored by Sen. David LaFountain,...

Sen. Duson proposes bill to create transitional housing

Sen. Duson proposes bill to create transitional housing

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, introduced a bill to help address the housing crisis. LD 1721, “An Act to Create Transitional...

Committee give bipartisan support to Sen. Brenner bill to expand health care coverage for donor breast milk

Committee give bipartisan support to Sen. Brenner bill to expand health care coverage for donor breast milk

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted 11-1 in favor of a bill from Sen....

Committee backs Sen. Grohoski bill to protect Maine coastal waters from pollution from industrial finfish farms

Committee backs Sen. Grohoski bill to protect Maine coastal waters from pollution from industrial finfish farms

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Nicole Grohoski,...

Committee backs Sen. Grohoski bill to protect Maine coastal waters from pollution from  industrial finfish farms

Committee backs Sen. Grohoski bill to protect Maine coastal waters from pollution from  industrial finfish farms

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Nicole Grohoski,...

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Vitelli bill to directly support Maine’s lobstering industry

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Vitelli bill to directly support Maine’s lobstering industry

Posted: May 11, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Legislature’s Committee on Marine Resources gave unanimous, bipartisan support to a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli,...

Senate unanimously backs Sen. Reny bill to remove barriers to health care

Senate unanimously backs Sen. Reny bill to remove barriers to health care

Posted: May 11, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate gave support to a bill from Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, that would help Maine patients access needed...

Senate enacts Sen. LaFountain bill to boost fundraising efforts for local charities and non-profits

Senate enacts Sen. LaFountain bill to boost fundraising efforts for local charities and non-profits

Posted: May 11, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Dave LaFountain, D-Winslow, that boosts fundraising efforts for local and...

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to promote personal financial literacy for Maine high school students

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to promote personal financial literacy for Maine high school students

Posted: May 11, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, May 10, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced a bill to require Maine schools to teach personal finance as a...