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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,”...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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Senate enacts Vitelli bill to bring broadband connectivity to rural communities

Senate enacts Vitelli bill to bring broadband connectivity to rural communities

Posted: April 12, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, April 11, the Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to help expand reliable, high-speed internet...

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Senate enacts Sen. Daughtry bill to support emerging aerospace industry in Maine

Senate enacts Sen. Daughtry bill to support emerging aerospace industry in Maine

Posted: April 11, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, April 11, the Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to support Maine’s emerging aerospace industry....

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Legislature unanimously supports Sen. Breen bill to reduce early childhood suspension, expulsion

Legislature unanimously supports Sen. Breen bill to reduce early childhood suspension, expulsion

Posted: April 08, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, both houses of the Legislature approved a bill from Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, to expand a pilot program...

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Sen. Diamond issues statement following public comment period on child protection services evaluation report

Sen. Diamond issues statement following public comment period on child protection services evaluation report

Posted: April 08, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Friday, the Government Oversight Committee (GOC) took comments from legislators and members of the public regarding the Office of...

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