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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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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Daughtry bill to study impacts of student debt on Maine college graduates

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Daughtry bill to study impacts of student debt on Maine college graduates

Posted: July 14, 2021

AUGUSTA — On July 6, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick. LD 247, “An Act To Improve Maine's...

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Sen. Curry requests Government Oversight Investigation into the Department of Health and Human Services

Sen. Curry requests Government Oversight Investigation into the Department of Health and Human Services

Posted: July 09, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Friday, July 9, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, submitted a request for the Government Oversight Committee to investigate the Department...

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Senate passes Sen. Curry bill to evaluate needs for workforce development in Waldo County

Senate passes Sen. Curry bill to evaluate needs for workforce development in Waldo County

Posted: July 08, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, July 2, the Senate voted to enact and fund a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast. LD 1517, “An Act To Establish the Maine...

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Sen. Hickman appointed to chair the Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions

Sen. Hickman appointed to chair the Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions

Posted: July 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, was appointed to chair the Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and...

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