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Senator Chipman bill to support animal rights becomes law

Posted: July 16, 2021

AUGUSTA — Recently, a bill from Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, to provide for the care of animals became law without the signature of Gov. Janet...

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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Deschambault bill to commemorate the Lafayette Trail

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Deschambault bill to commemorate the Lafayette Trail

Posted: July 16, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, July 8, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford.  LD 267, “Resolve,...

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Sen. Bailey bill to protect domestic violence survivors from housing and employment discrimination becomes law

Sen. Bailey bill to protect domestic violence survivors from housing and employment discrimination becomes law

Posted: July 16, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, July 15, a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that protects domestic violence victims from housing and employment...

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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Vitelli bill to help schools purchase more food from local farms and producers

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Vitelli bill to help schools purchase more food from local farms and producers

Posted: July 15, 2021

AUGUSTA — On July 8, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic. LD 636, “An Act To Encourage the Purchase of...

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Sen. Claxton bill to protect rights of public employees becomes law

Sen. Claxton bill to protect rights of public employees becomes law

Posted: July 15, 2021

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn to guarantee that certain public employees remain eligible for merit increases in the case of a...

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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Dill bill to make Maine’s online burn permit system free

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Dill bill to make Maine’s online burn permit system free

Posted: July 14, 2021

AUGUSTA – Recently, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town. LD 268, “An Act To Eliminate Online Burn...

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Deschambault bills to support survivors of domestic violence, reduce violence become law

Deschambault bills to support survivors of domestic violence, reduce violence become law

Posted: July 14, 2021

AUGUSTA – Recently, two bills sponsored by Sen. Deschambault, D-Biddeford, LD 803, which will support domestic violence survivors, and LD 1491,...

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Sen. Rafferty bill to increase communication between school boards and educators becomes law

Sen. Rafferty bill to increase communication between school boards and educators becomes law

Posted: July 14, 2021

AUGUSTA – Recently, a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, became law. LD 816, “An Act To Improve Communication between School Boards and...

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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Maxmin bill to help conserve the Frances Perkins Homestead

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Maxmin bill to help conserve the Frances Perkins Homestead

Posted: July 14, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, July 8, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro. LD 440, “An Act To Conserve...

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Sen. Bailey bill to increase access to retirement options for first responders and municipal employees becomes law

Sen. Bailey bill to increase access to retirement options for first responders and municipal employees becomes law

Posted: July 14, 2021

AUGUSTA — Recently, a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that would allow certain first responders and municipal employees to opt-in to their...

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