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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Diamond bill to set standards for vanity license plates

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Diamond bill to set standards for vanity license plates

Posted: June 18, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham. An amended version of LD 130, “An Act To...

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Legislature enacts Sen. Diamond bill to help protect children from domestic violence

Legislature enacts Sen. Diamond bill to help protect children from domestic violence

Posted: June 18, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Legislature enacted a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, to increase training for guardians ad litem to...

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Senate enacts Sen. Vitelli bill to help more working Mainers save for retirement

Senate enacts Sen. Vitelli bill to help more working Mainers save for retirement

Posted: June 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to help more Maine workers save for...

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Senate enacts Sen. Vitelli bill to improve power grid reliability and use of renewable energy in Maine

Senate enacts Sen. Vitelli bill to improve power grid reliability and use of renewable energy in Maine

Posted: June 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, that would improve the reliability of...

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Governor signs into law Sen. Daughtry bill to provide transparency about pesticides used at schools

Governor signs into law Sen. Daughtry bill to provide transparency about pesticides used at schools

Posted: June 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick. LD 524, “Resolve, Directing the Board of...

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Senate passes Sen. Maxmin criminal justice reform bill

Senate passes Sen. Maxmin criminal justice reform bill

Posted: June 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Senate approved a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to help people guilty of low-level crimes contribute to...

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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Diamond bill to honor fallen state troopers

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Diamond bill to honor fallen state troopers

Posted: June 17, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham. An amended version of LD 537, “An Act To...

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Senate supports Sen. Bailey bill to help seniors and certain people with disabilities defer their property taxes

Posted: June 17, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that allows Maine to pay the property taxes for...

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Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to help prevent avoidable evictions

Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to help prevent avoidable evictions

Posted: June 16, 2021

New partnership from Pine Tree Legal, MaineHousing to help ensure tenants have legal aid AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted to...

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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Miramant bill to help prevent false crime reports

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Miramant bill to help prevent false crime reports

Posted: June 16, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, June 11, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. David Miramant, D-Camden. The new law, LD 491, “An...

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