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<strong>Speaker Talbot Ross, Sen. Hickman introduce bills to protect rights of farm workers</strong>

Speaker Talbot Ross, Sen. Hickman introduce bills to protect rights of farm workers

Posted: April 19, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, and Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, introduced a series of bills before...

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<strong>Reny introduces bill to invest in affordable housing options in rural Maine</strong>

Reny introduces bill to invest in affordable housing options in rural Maine

Posted: April 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Friday, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, introduced a bill that would invest in increasing affordable housing options in rural Maine...

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<strong>Brenner introduces bill to reduce insurance hurdles for accessing rehabilitation and occupational therapy services</strong>

Brenner introduces bill to reduce insurance hurdles for accessing rehabilitation and occupational therapy services

Posted: April 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill to limit when insurance companies can require prior authorization for...

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<strong>Committee gives bipartisan support to Sen. Vitelli bill to advance state’s retirement savings program</strong>

Committee gives bipartisan support to Sen. Vitelli bill to advance state’s retirement savings program

Posted: April 12, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financials Services Committee gave strong, bipartisan support to a bill from Sen....

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Sen. Carney introduces bill to prevent dating partner abuse

Sen. Carney introduces bill to prevent dating partner abuse

Posted: April 12, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Apr. 11, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced LD 1461, “An Act to Prevent Dating Partner Abuse by Including...

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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...

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<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...

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<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...

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<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...

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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...

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