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Sen. Vitelli lauds $1.85 billion settlement in Navient student loan abuse case

Sen. Vitelli lauds $1.85 billion settlement in Navient student loan abuse case

Posted: January 14, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey, along with 38 other state attorneys general, announced a $1.85 billion settlement had...

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to expand access to justice for domestic violence survivors

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to expand access to justice for domestic violence survivors

Posted: January 14, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced LD 1696, “An Act To Clarify and Recodify Maine’s Protection from Abuse...

Sen. Luchini, Secretary Bellows introduce bill to increase voting access

Sen. Luchini, Secretary Bellows introduce bill to increase voting access

Posted: January 12, 2022

AUGUSTA — The Department of Secretary of State and Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, proposed several changes to Maine’s election law to increase...

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to ensure Maine graduates have easy access to transcripts

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to ensure Maine graduates have easy access to transcripts

Posted: January 12, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to help ensure graduates in Maine have access to their own transcripts....

Sen. Curry sponsors bill to memorialize firefighter with Unity bridge

Sen. Curry sponsors bill to memorialize firefighter with Unity bridge

Posted: January 12, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced LD 1839, “Resolve, To Name a Bridge in the Town of Unity the Alton ‘Mac’...

Sen. Luchini supports Malcolm Hunter of Amherst for appointment to Land for Maine’s Future Board

Sen. Luchini supports Malcolm Hunter of Amherst for appointment to Land for Maine’s Future Board

Posted: January 11, 2022

AUGUSTA — Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, is pleased to announce that Gov. Janet Mills has nominated Dr. Malcolm L. Hunter Jr., of Amherst, for...

Sens. Lawrence, Vitelli support new Public Advocate nominee

Sens. Lawrence, Vitelli support new Public Advocate nominee

Posted: January 11, 2022

Democratic senators on Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee hope advocate will help protect consumers, keep rates low AUGUSTA — On...

Sen. Luchini introduces bill to permanently give restaurants, bars and distilleries the ability to sell alcohol to-go

Sen. Luchini introduces bill to permanently give restaurants, bars and distilleries the ability to sell alcohol to-go

Posted: January 11, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Louis Luchini, D-Ellsworth, introduced a bill to support Maine’s hospitality industry by permanently allowing bars,...

Senate Democratic leaders Vitelli, Daughtry mark Jan. 6 anniversary

Senate Democratic leaders Vitelli, Daughtry mark Jan. 6 anniversary

Posted: January 06, 2022

AUGUSTA — Thursday, Jan. 6 marks the one-year anniversary of the failed insurrection in the U.S. Capitol. To mark this solemn occasion, Senate...

Sens. Bailey, Rafferty celebrate the Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Sens. Bailey, Rafferty celebrate the Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Posted: December 20, 2021

AUGUSTA – Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, celebrated the Senior Property Tax Deferral Program this week. On Wednesday, Dec. 15 the program’s...