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Sen. Carney appointed to bipartisan commission to create plan to incorporate the probate courts into the judicial branch

Sen. Carney appointed to bipartisan commission to create plan to incorporate the probate courts into the judicial branch

Posted: August 31, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, has been appointed to the Commission To Create a Plan To Incorporate the Probate Courts into the...

Sen. Curry to host public office hours in Lincolnville

Sen. Curry to host public office hours in Lincolnville

Posted: August 30, 2021

LINCOLNVILLE- Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, will hold public office hours from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4 at the gazebo in Breezemere Park...

Pres. Jackson files bill to protect Sappi paper mill, workers

Pres. Jackson files bill to protect Sappi paper mill, workers

Posted: August 25, 2021

AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash has filed a bill to protect the Shawmut Dam and jobs at the nearby Sappi Mill that depend on...

Sen. Libby appointed to chair bipartisan working group for reviewing state tax expenditures

Sen. Libby appointed to chair bipartisan working group for reviewing state tax expenditures

Posted: August 23, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, has been appointed to chair the Working Group to Review the Process for Ongoing Review of Tax Expenditures...

Sen. Curry to host public office hours in Searsport

Sen. Curry to host public office hours in Searsport

Posted: August 23, 2021

SEARSPORT - Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, will hold public office hours from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Searsport Town Office, located...

Sen. Bailey appointed to bipartisan working group for reviewing tax expenditures by the state

Sen. Bailey appointed to bipartisan working group for reviewing tax expenditures by the state

Posted: August 23, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, has been appointed to the Working Group to Review the Process for Ongoing Review of Tax Expenditures by the...

Sen. Diamond applauds the Government Oversight Committee’s decision to investigate the state’s child welfare system

Sen. Diamond applauds the Government Oversight Committee’s decision to investigate the state’s child welfare system

Posted: August 11, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee voted to approve a scope of work proposal for the Office of Program...

Sen. Daughtry bill to help create statewide paid family medical leave signed into law

Sen. Daughtry bill to help create statewide paid family medical leave signed into law

Posted: July 27, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, July 22, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, that would create a commission to...

Proposal from Sen. Bailey that will help seniors stay in their homes becomes law

Proposal from Sen. Bailey that will help seniors stay in their homes becomes law

Posted: July 21, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, July 19, the Legislature passed and Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill that makes a once-in-a-lifetime investment in...

Sen. Diamond issues statement after two members of the Board of Directors of the Maine Child Welfare Services Ombudsman resign

Sen. Diamond issues statement after two members of the Board of Directors of the Maine Child Welfare Services Ombudsman resign

Posted: July 19, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, it was reported that the two most long-serving members of the Board of Directors of the Maine Child Welfare Services...