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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...

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Senate unanimously votes in favor of Sen. Libby bill to support youth homeless shelters

Posted: June 04, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate unanimously passed a bill from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston. The bill, LD 1076, “An Act To...

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Senate passes Sen. Daughtry bill to create grant program for arts venues

Senate passes Sen. Daughtry bill to create grant program for arts venues

Posted: June 04, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Senate voted in favor of a bill introduced by Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick to support performing arts and film...

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

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

Posted: June 03, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Senate approved a bill sponsored by Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, authorizing a pilot project to provide nonmedical...

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Senate gives bipartisan support to Sen. Daughtry bill to help create statewide paid family medical leave policy

Senate gives bipartisan support to Sen. Daughtry bill to help create statewide paid family medical leave policy

Posted: June 03, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, that would create a commission to study...

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Senate supports Sen. Baldacci bill to help parents of disabled children

Senate supports Sen. Baldacci bill to help parents of disabled children

Posted: June 03, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, to allow parents who are providing in-home...

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Senate enacts Sen. Baldacci bill to allow police officers, firefighters and public safety workers to rejoin Maine Public Employees Retirement System

Posted: June 03, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor. The bill, LD 711, “An Act To Allow Certain Police...

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Senate enacts Sen. Brenner bill to provide Mainers free assistance with health insurance

Senate enacts Sen. Brenner bill to provide Mainers free assistance with health insurance

Posted: June 02, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough. LD 631, “An Act To Provide Funding for...

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Maine Senate passes Sen. Claxton bill to protect rights of public employees

Maine Senate passes Sen. Claxton bill to protect rights of public employees

Posted: June 02, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate passed a bill from Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn. LD 824, “An Act To Extend the Protections Provided to...

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Senate supports Sen. Daughtry bill to help school resource officers better serve diverse student populations

Senate supports Sen. Daughtry bill to help school resource officers better serve diverse student populations

Posted: June 02, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to help ensure school resource officers...

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