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Sen. Duson proposes bill to create transitional housing

Sen. Duson proposes bill to create transitional housing

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, introduced a bill to help address the housing crisis. LD 1721, “An Act to Create Transitional...

<strong>Senator Chipman introduces legislation to help address housing crisis</strong>

Senator Chipman introduces legislation to help address housing crisis

Posted: April 27, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, proposed legislation to help address the current housing crisis by removing barriers to...

<strong>Reny introduces bill to invest in affordable housing options in rural Maine</strong>

Reny introduces bill to invest in affordable housing options in rural Maine

Posted: April 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Friday, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, introduced a bill that would invest in increasing affordable housing options in rural Maine...

Sen. Libby bill to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns enacted in unanimous vote

Sen. Libby bill to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns enacted in unanimous vote

Posted: April 25, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to support affordable housing and preserve historic...

Sen. Hickman celebrates $50 million investment in affordable housing

Sen. Hickman celebrates $50 million investment in affordable housing

Posted: January 26, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Mills Administration announced a $50 million investment to help affordable housing initiatives in Maine. This investment...

Sen. Carney bill to help prevent avoidable evictions signed into law

Sen. Carney bill to help prevent avoidable evictions signed into law

Posted: June 23, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to help make sure tenants facing eviction...

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...

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...

Senate passes Sen. Libby bill to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Senate passes Sen. Libby bill to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Posted: April 28, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to support affordable housing and preserve...

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

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

Posted: April 22, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Committee on Taxation voted in favor of a bill sponsored by Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, that...