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Legislative committee unanimously supports bill to make significant investment in PFAS clean-up for Maine farms

Legislative committee unanimously supports bill to make significant investment in PFAS clean-up for Maine farms

Posted: March 17, 2022

Sens. Dill, Brenner, Curry applaud effort to address this major problem AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Agriculture, Conservation...

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Committee unanimously approves bill from Daughtry, Cloutier to extend work of Paid Family and Medical Leave Commission

Committee unanimously approves bill from Daughtry, Cloutier to extend work of Paid Family and Medical Leave Commission

Posted: March 16, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee approved a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, and Rep. Kristen...

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Claxton bill to protect access to care for rural and low-income Mainers receives unanimous committee support

Claxton bill to protect access to care for rural and low-income Mainers receives unanimous committee support

Posted: March 15, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Friday, March 11, a bill from Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, received unanimous, bipartisan support in the Legislature’s Health and...

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Now Hiring: Legislative Aide

Now Hiring: Legislative Aide

Posted: March 14, 2022

The Maine Senate Majority (Democratic) Office seeks hardworking and team-oriented individual for the role of legislative aide. The ideal...

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Committee unanimously supports Sen. Daughtry bill to increase Maine’s nursing workforce

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Daughtry bill to increase Maine’s nursing workforce

Posted: March 11, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to grow...

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Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Curry bill to rename bridge in Unity to memorialize deceased firefighter

Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Curry bill to rename bridge in Unity to memorialize deceased firefighter

Posted: March 11, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, that honors a firefighter from Unity. LD 1839,...

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Committee approves Sen. Vitelli bill to bring broadband connectivity to rural communities

Committee approves Sen. Vitelli bill to bring broadband connectivity to rural communities

Posted: March 11, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli,...

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Senate unanimously approves Vitelli bill to ensure Mainers have access to school transcripts

Senate unanimously approves Vitelli bill to ensure Mainers have access to school transcripts

Posted: March 09, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to help ensure students and graduates in...

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Senate passes Joint Resolution recognizing Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day

Senate passes Joint Resolution recognizing Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day

Posted: March 09, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Vitelli, Assistant Majority Leader Daughtry laud the resolution AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted to pass a...

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Committee gives unanimous support to Sen. Curry bill to help Mainers access heating assistance

Committee gives unanimous support to Sen. Curry bill to help Mainers access heating assistance

Posted: March 09, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to reduce barriers Mainers face in accessing heating assistance received approval...

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