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Senate unanimously enacts Reny bill to increase affordable housing options in rural Maine

Senate unanimously enacts Reny bill to increase affordable housing options in rural Maine

Posted: June 13, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, that would increase affordable housing options in...

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Maine Senate enacts LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications 

Maine Senate enacts LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications 

Posted: June 13, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Sen. Dave LaFountain, D-Winslow. LD 1828 would help ensure that emergency...

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Senate enacts Sen. Ingwersen bill to increase Mainers’ access to immunizations

Senate enacts Sen. Ingwersen bill to increase Mainers’ access to immunizations

Posted: June 12, 2023

AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. The bill, LD 1151, “An Act Concerning the...

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Senate enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to streamline the process for qualified educators to rejoin teacher workforce

Senate enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to streamline the process for qualified educators to rejoin teacher workforce

Posted: June 12, 2023

AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. The bill, LD 753, “An Act to Allow Retired Teachers and...

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Senate unanimously approves Sen. Brenner bill to establish Outdoor School for All

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Brenner bill to establish Outdoor School for All

Posted: June 12, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate unanimously approved of a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, in an initial vote. LD 1817, “An...

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Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications 

Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications 

Posted: June 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Maine Senate gave unanimous initial approval to a bill from Sen. Dave LaFountain, D-Winslow. As amended, LD 1828 would...

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Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Pierce bill to increase teacher pay

Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Pierce bill to increase teacher pay

Posted: June 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate gave unanimous initial approval to a bill from Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth. As amended, LD 1064,...

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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Curry bill to expand access to banking services for young adults

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Curry bill to expand access to banking services for young adults

Posted: June 09, 2023

Rep. Jan Dodge, D-Belfast, (left) and Sen. Curry, D-Belfast, (right) with the BCOPE students and Gov. Mills (center). AUGUSTA — This week, Gov....

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Senate backs Reny bill to invest in affordable housing options in rural Maine

Senate backs Reny bill to invest in affordable housing options in rural Maine

Posted: June 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, that would invest in increasing affordable...

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Senate sends Vitelli bill advancing the Maine Retirement Saving Program to desk of Gov. Mills

Senate sends Vitelli bill advancing the Maine Retirement Saving Program to desk of Gov. Mills

Posted: June 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to enact a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic. LD 1082, “An Act to Advance the...

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