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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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Senate enacts Sen. Diamond bill to honor fallen state troopers

Senate enacts Sen. Diamond bill to honor fallen state troopers

Posted: June 10, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Senate enacted a bill sponsored by Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, to honor fallen Maine State Troopers by dedicating...

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Senate gives strong bipartisan support to Sanborn bill to increase access to HIV prevention medication

Senate gives strong bipartisan support to Sanborn bill to increase access to HIV prevention medication

Posted: June 10, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, a bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, was passed by the Maine Senate. LD 1115, “An Act to Improve Access to HIV...

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Senate unanimously supports Sen. Deschambault bill to help municipalities provide affordable housing

Posted: June 10, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate passed a bill from Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, that would help municipalities provide affordable...

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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: June 10, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, was enacted by the Maine Senate. LD 814, “Resolve, Directing the Maine Community...

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Senate unanimously enacts Senator Chipman bill to support animal rights

Senate unanimously enacts Senator Chipman bill to support animal rights

Posted: June 10, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Legislature unanimously enacted a bill from Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, to provide for the care of...

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

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

Posted: June 09, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, to help strengthen Maine’s voting laws....

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Senate enacts Sen. Daughtry bill to provide transparency about pesticides used at schools

Senate enacts Sen. Daughtry bill to provide transparency about pesticides used at schools

Posted: June 09, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to improve transparency about what...

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Maine Senate enacts Sen. Bailey bill to increase access to retirement options for first responders and municipal employees

Posted: June 09, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. LD 1103, “An Act To Allow a 5-Year Open Enrollment in...

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