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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...

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Senate approves Sen. Vitelli bill to support Maine's Permanent Commission on the Status of Women

Senate approves Sen. Vitelli bill to support Maine's Permanent Commission on the Status of Women

Posted: May 03, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate voted in support of a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to support the Permanent Commission on the...

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<strong>Sen. Rafferty introduces legislation to implement sexual assault kit tracking system in Maine</strong>

Sen. Rafferty introduces legislation to implement sexual assault kit tracking system in Maine

Posted: April 28, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, introduced a bill that stands up for sexual assault survivors by implementing a statewide...

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<strong>Sen. LaFountain bill to improve death benefit determinations earns unanimous, bipartisan support from committee </strong>

Sen. LaFountain bill to improve death benefit determinations earns unanimous, bipartisan support from committee 

Posted: April 28, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Dave LaFountain’s bill LD 42, “An Act Regarding the Commissioner of Corrections' Role in Death Benefit...

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<strong>Sen. Pierce introduces bill to authorize bond for upgrades and investments across UMaine System</strong>

Sen. Pierce introduces bill to authorize bond for upgrades and investments across UMaine System

Posted: April 28, 2023

AUGUSTA ­­— On Wednesday, Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, introduced a bill to provide funds that will be strategically used to improve...

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<strong>Senator Chipman introduces legislation to help address housing crisis</strong>

Senator Chipman introduces legislation to help address housing crisis

Posted: April 27, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, proposed legislation to help address the current housing crisis by removing barriers to...

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<strong>Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to directly support Maine lobstering industry</strong>

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to directly support Maine lobstering industry

Posted: April 27, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to help Maine’s lobstering industry prepare for the harmful...

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<strong>Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to fund improvements at Maine’s community colleges</strong>

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to fund improvements at Maine’s community colleges

Posted: April 27, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced a bill to fund repairs and improvements for the Maine Community College...

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<strong>Sen. Duson proposes bill to end the sale of flavored tobacco</strong>

Sen. Duson proposes bill to end the sale of flavored tobacco

Posted: April 27, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, introduced a bill to end the sale of flavored tobacco in Maine. LD 1215, “An Act to End the...

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<strong>Sen. Bailey introduces bill to update Maine’s sexual assault statutes, protect Mainers from sexual violence</strong>

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to update Maine’s sexual assault statutes, protect Mainers from sexual violence

Posted: April 25, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced legislation to update Maine’s sexual assault statutes and better protect Mainers from...

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