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<strong>Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier visit Bangor, Bar Harbor on Paid Family and Medical Leave tour</strong>

Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier visit Bangor, Bar Harbor on Paid Family and Medical Leave tour

Posted: April 12, 2023

More than 100 medical professions have signed an open letter supporting PFML for Maine (From left:) Sen. Mattie Daughtry, Michael McKernan with...

<strong>Senator Chipman introduces bill to improve transparency in health insurance ads</strong>

Senator Chipman introduces bill to improve transparency in health insurance ads

Posted: April 07, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, introduced a bill to ensure more protections against misleading health insurance...

<strong>Senator Chipman introduces legislation to expand pet-friendly housing</strong>

Senator Chipman introduces legislation to expand pet-friendly housing

Posted: April 07, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, introduced a bill to expand pet-friendly public housing by preventing the Maine Housing...

<strong>Tipping introduces bill to require large employers to give workers better notice of schedules</strong>

Tipping introduces bill to require large employers to give workers better notice of schedules

Posted: April 07, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, introduced a bill to ensure employees of big businesses have reasonable notice of their work...

Committee supports bills from Carney, Tipping to protect tenants who are facing eviction

Committee supports bills from Carney, Tipping to protect tenants who are facing eviction

Posted: April 07, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of two bills that protect Maine tenants from unfair evictions. An...

<strong>Senator Chipman introduces bill to ban hunting in enclosed areas</strong>

Senator Chipman introduces bill to ban hunting in enclosed areas

Posted: April 06, 2023

AUGUSTA — Last week, Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, introduced a bill to ban hunting in enclosed areas, such as hunting lodges and game ranches....

<strong>Sen. Ingwersen introduces bill to offer long-term disability insurance to state employees</strong>

Sen. Ingwersen introduces bill to offer long-term disability insurance to state employees

Posted: April 06, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, introduced a bill to offer long-term disability insurance coverage to Maine state employees...

<strong>Committee passes Daughtry bill to provide additional funding for Maine Community College System</strong>

Committee passes Daughtry bill to provide additional funding for Maine Community College System

Posted: April 05, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry,...

<strong>Committee unanimously backs Sen. Duson bill to support sexual assault response advocates</strong>

Committee unanimously backs Sen. Duson bill to support sexual assault response advocates

Posted: April 04, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously in favor of a bill from Sen. Jill Duson,...

<strong>Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to expand, fund Permanent Commission on the Status of Women</strong>

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to expand, fund Permanent Commission on the Status of Women

Posted: March 31, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to expand membership of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to...