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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,...

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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,...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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