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Senate enacts Sen. Maxmin bill to improve PAC finance laws

Senate enacts Sen. Maxmin bill to improve PAC finance laws

Posted: June 14, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to improve Maine’s laws regarding spending by political...

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Carney bill, partnership between MaineHousing and Pine Tree Legal would help address looming eviction crisis in Maine

Carney bill, partnership between MaineHousing and Pine Tree Legal would help address looming eviction crisis in Maine

Posted: June 14, 2021

AUGUSTA — A recent report released by Maine Affordable Housing Coalition analyzes disparities in eviction cases in Maine. The report shows that...

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Senate approves bill from Sen. Vitelli and Speaker Fecteau to improve Maine’s unemployment insurance program

Senate approves bill from Sen. Vitelli and Speaker Fecteau to improve Maine’s unemployment insurance program

Posted: June 14, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Senate approved a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, and Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, to update and improve...

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Senate enacts Sen. Luchini bill to support Maine’s strong voting laws

Senate enacts Sen. Luchini bill to support Maine’s strong voting laws

Posted: June 14, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, to help strengthen Maine’s voting laws. LD...

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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Maxmin bill to help Maine schools go carbon neutral

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Maxmin bill to help Maine schools go carbon neutral

Posted: June 14, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro. LD 815, “An Act To Support School...

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Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to address racial disparities in prenatal care

Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to address racial disparities in prenatal care

Posted: June 14, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to help address racial disparities in...

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Sen. Sanborn bill to help Maine reach its energy efficiency goals signed into law

Sen. Sanborn bill to help Maine reach its energy efficiency goals signed into law

Posted: June 14, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, June 10, a bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills. The bill, LD 340, “An Act...

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Sen. Brenner bill to promote healthy soil management signed into law

Sen. Brenner bill to promote healthy soil management signed into law

Posted: June 14, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, June 10, a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills. The bill, LD 437, “An...

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Senate sends Sen. Diamond bill to set standards for vanity license plates to Governor’s desk

Senate sends Sen. Diamond bill to set standards for vanity license plates to Governor’s desk

Posted: June 11, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, to strengthen the standards Maine’s Secretary of State uses...

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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Carney bill to establish a stronger drug take-back program

Posted: June 10, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Gov. Janet mills signed a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, into law. The new law, LD 8, “An Act to Support...

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