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Sen. Pierce, Rep. Crockett present legislative sentiments to 100-year-old OceanView residents

Sen. Pierce, Rep. Crockett present legislative sentiments to 100-year-old OceanView residents

Posted: May 10, 2023

AUGUSTA ­­— On Monday, May 8, Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, and Rep. Ed Crockett, D-Portland, presented Jane Volin and Alma Thomas with...

Sen. LaFountain introduces bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications 

Sen. LaFountain introduces bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications 

Posted: May 10, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Dave LaFountain, D-Winslow, introduced a bill to ensure emergency response services are readily accessible and can...

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to increase Maine’s use of renewable energy

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to increase Maine’s use of renewable energy

Posted: May 10, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to increase Maine’s use of renewable energy sources. This advances work...

Sen. Curry introduces bill to support creation of good-paying wind energy jobs in Maine

Sen. Curry introduces bill to support creation of good-paying wind energy jobs in Maine

Posted: May 10, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill that would help ensure jobs created to support offshore wind energy pay a...

Sen. Duson announces May “Coffee with Constituents” office hours event

Sen. Duson announces May “Coffee with Constituents” office hours event

Posted: May 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, is announcing a May “Coffee with Constituents” office hours event for residents of Senate District 27....

<strong>Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping</strong>

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping

Posted: May 08, 2023

The use of native plants, rather than non-native turf lawns, supports pollinators and protects local water supplies AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen....

<strong>Committee gives unanimous bipartisan support to Sen. Rafferty bill to prevent student homelessness</strong>

Committee gives unanimous bipartisan support to Sen. Rafferty bill to prevent student homelessness

Posted: May 05, 2023

Housing crisis has led to 2,186 homeless students this year AUGUSTA – On Friday, the Legislature’s Joint Select Committee on Housing voted...

Sen. Grohoski announces May “Coffee with Constituents” events

Sen. Grohoski announces May “Coffee with Constituents” events

Posted: May 05, 2023

Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, is announcing two May “Coffee with Constituents” office hour events – one in-person and one virtual – for...

Sen. Brenner introduces bill to improve patient-nurse ratios and patient safety

Sen. Brenner introduces bill to improve patient-nurse ratios and patient safety

Posted: May 05, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced LD 1639, “An Act to Address Unsafe Staffing of Nurses and Improve Patient...

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Pierce bill to increase teacher pay

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Pierce bill to increase teacher pay

Posted: May 04, 2023

AUGUSTA ­­— On Wednesday, LD 1064, “An Act to Increase the Minimum Teacher Salary,” sponsored by Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, earned...