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Sen. Daughtry bill to support Maine’s emerging aerospace industry signed into law by Gov. Mills

Sen. Daughtry bill to support Maine’s emerging aerospace industry signed into law by Gov. Mills

Posted: April 19, 2022

Gov. Janet Mills (left) signs into a law LD 1923, which was sponsored by Sen. Mattie Daughtry (right). AUGUSTA — On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills...

Senate votes in favor of Vitelli bill to expand Maine’s energy independence

Senate votes in favor of Vitelli bill to expand Maine’s energy independence

Posted: April 15, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Friday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to further expand Maine’s use of renewable energy...

Maine Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Bailey bill to expand access to justice for domestic violence survivors

Maine Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Bailey bill to expand access to justice for domestic violence survivors

Posted: April 14, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill sponsored by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that will help make the Protection from Abuses...

Curry bill to help Mainers access heating assistance signed into law

Curry bill to help Mainers access heating assistance signed into law

Posted: April 14, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast. LD 1966, “An Act To Facilitate Access to Heating...

Senate backs bill to help ensure Passamaquoddy Tribe members have access to clean, safe drinking water

Senate backs bill to help ensure Passamaquoddy Tribe members have access to clean, safe drinking water

Posted: April 13, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate supported LD 906, “An Act To Provide Passamaquoddy Tribal Members Access to Clean Drinking Water,”...

Senate enacts Vitelli bill to help Mainers afford energy bills

Senate enacts Vitelli bill to help Mainers afford energy bills

Posted: April 13, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, that would help more Mainers afford their...

Senate unanimously supports Sen. Diamond bill to support frontline state workers

Senate unanimously supports Sen. Diamond bill to support frontline state workers

Posted: April 12, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Senate approved a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, that supports Maine’s frontline state workers by...

Senate unanimously confirms Hon. Rick E. Lawrence to Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Senate unanimously confirms Hon. Rick E. Lawrence to Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Posted: April 12, 2022

Judge Rick E. Lawrence (center) with Gov. Janet Mills and Maine Senate Democrats AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate voted to confirm Hon....

Senate gives initial approval to bill to make significant investment in PFAS clean-up, support effected Maine farms

Senate gives initial approval to bill to make significant investment in PFAS clean-up, support effected Maine farms

Posted: April 12, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 7, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in support of LD 2013, “An Act Relating to Perfluoroalkyl and...

Sen. Breen bill to adequately compensate family planning providers passes Senate

Posted: April 12, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Maine Senate approved a bill from Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, to recognize the wide range of care MaineCare...