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Sen. Bailey meets Thornton Academy students as part of Maine Association of Independent Schools event in the Hall of Flags

Sen. Bailey meets Thornton Academy students as part of Maine Association of Independent Schools event in the Hall of Flags

Posted: April 30, 2025

AUGUSTA ­­— On Wednesday, April 30, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, met with Thornton Academy high school students Lauren Carrier, MacKenna Durkee,...

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Sen. Lawrence hosts student shadow from Marshwood High School at the State House

Sen. Lawrence hosts student shadow from Marshwood High School at the State House

Posted: April 30, 2025

On April 30, 2025, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, hosted James Foss, a senior at Marshwood High School in South Berwick, at the Maine State House....

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Sen. Reny bill to honor voters’ will by expanding ranked-choice voting to gubernatorial and legislative elections receives positive committee vote

Sen. Reny bill to honor voters’ will by expanding ranked-choice voting to gubernatorial and legislative elections receives positive committee vote

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 24, the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs voted to advance LD 1666, “An Act to Include in the...

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Sen. Ingwersen bill to establish first-in-the-nation PFAS response program receives support from the Maine Senate

Sen. Ingwersen bill to establish first-in-the-nation PFAS response program receives support from the Maine Senate

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA — On April 29, the Maine Senate gave its initial support to LD 130, “An Act to Establish the PFAS Response Program and to Modify the...

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Senator Craig Hickman introduces bipartisan bill to increase transparency in executive branch lobbying and attempts to influence agency rulemaking

Senator Craig Hickman introduces bipartisan bill to increase transparency in executive branch lobbying and attempts to influence agency rulemaking

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, April 28, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, introduced bipartisan legislation to provide greater transparency about lobbying...

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Sen. Bailey welcomes Thornton Academy Middle School student to the Maine Senate

Sen. Bailey welcomes Thornton Academy Middle School student to the Maine Senate

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA ­­— On Tuesday, April 29, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, welcomed Thornton Academy Middle School student Annika Hedlund, as well as her...

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Sen. Mike Tipping introduces bills to strengthen public oversight of Juniper Ridge Landfill, protect residents from PFAS contamination

Sen. Mike Tipping introduces bills to strengthen public oversight of Juniper Ridge Landfill, protect residents from PFAS contamination

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Monday, April 28, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, introduced two bills to strengthen public oversight of Juniper Ridge Landfill and...

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Committee backs Sen. Brenner to support Maine farmers impacted by federal cuts and natural disasters

Committee backs Sen. Brenner to support Maine farmers impacted by federal cuts and natural disasters

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 29, the Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee approved LD 1605, “An Act to Support Farmers Affected by...

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Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Duson bill to fund services for survivors of sexual assault

Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Duson bill to fund services for survivors of sexual assault

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Maine Senate gave unanimous initial approval to a bill sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader...

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Sen. Chip Curry presents bill to strengthen retention of volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel

Sen. Chip Curry presents bill to strengthen retention of volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel

Posted: April 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 23, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, presented legislation to support Maine’s volunteer first responders by fully...

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