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

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

Posted: June 08, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, the Legislature’s Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli,...

Senate enacts Sen. Maxmin bill to help Maine schools go carbon neutral

Senate enacts Sen. Maxmin bill to help Maine schools go carbon neutral

Posted: June 08, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Senate enacted a bill sponsored by Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to help Maine schools achieve carbon neutrality. LD...

Senate gives initial support to Sen. Miramant bill to expand ranked-choice voting

Senate gives initial support to Sen. Miramant bill to expand ranked-choice voting

Posted: June 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. David Miramant, D-Camden, to expand the use of ranked-choice voting in...

Legislature passes Sen. Maxmin bill to help older and disabled Mainers in rural communities

Legislature passes Sen. Maxmin bill to help older and disabled Mainers in rural communities

Posted: June 07, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Maine House approved a bill sponsored by Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, authorizing a pilot project to provide...

Senate passes Senator Chipman bill to support animal rights

Senate passes Senator Chipman bill to support animal rights

Posted: June 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Legislature passed a bill from Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, to provide for the care of animals. LD 535, “An...

Senate unanimously passes bills to study rail lines to connect Maine

Senate unanimously passes bills to study rail lines to connect Maine

Posted: June 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Senate passed two bills from Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, and Senator Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, to conduct feasibility...

Legislature enacts Sen. Curry bill to help veterans and their families

Legislature enacts Sen. Curry bill to help veterans and their families

Posted: June 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to help Maine veterans, service members, and their...

Senate gives unanimous support to Sen. Bailey bill to increase access to retirement options for first responders and municipal employees

Posted: June 04, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that would allow certain first responders and...

Legislature enacts Sen. Carney bill to establish a stronger drug take-back program

Posted: June 04, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, was enacted by the Maine Senate. The bill, LD 8, “An Act to Support...

Legislature supports Sen. Maxmin bill to bring recovery resources to more parts of Maine

Legislature supports Sen. Maxmin bill to bring recovery resources to more parts of Maine

Posted: June 04, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Legislature passed a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to expand recovery resources in underserved areas...