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Maine Senate enacts Sen. Duson bill to create a blue economy task force

Maine Senate enacts Sen. Duson bill to create a blue economy task force

Posted: July 31, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate enacted and funded a bill sponsored by Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland. LD 1286, “Resolve, to Establish the...

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Senate gives bipartisan support to Sen. Duson bill to create a blue economy task force

Senate gives bipartisan support to Sen. Duson bill to create a blue economy task force

Posted: June 14, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate gave initial approval, 24-9, to a bill from Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland. LD 1286, “Resolve, to Establish...

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Senate and House unanimously support Sen. Daughtry bill to support emerging aerospace industry in Maine

Senate and House unanimously support Sen. Daughtry bill to support emerging aerospace industry in Maine

Posted: April 05, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, April 5, the Senate approved a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to support Maine’s emerging aerospace...

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Sen. Herbig bill would create a tax credit for apprenticeship programs

Sen. Herbig bill would create a tax credit for apprenticeship programs

Posted: February 01, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill submitted by Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, would provide an income tax credit to employers with apprenticeship programs. The bill...

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Sen. Millett to chair Education and Cultural Affairs Committee for the 129th Maine Legislature

Sen. Millett to chair Education and Cultural Affairs Committee for the 129th Maine Legislature

Posted: December 31, 2018

AUGUSTA — Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, has been appointed by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to chair the Joint Standing...

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New laws enacted by Senate Democrats take effect today

New laws enacted by Senate Democrats take effect today

Posted: November 01, 2017

Leaders laud new environmental and consumer protections, public health infrastructure AUGUSTA — New laws championed by Senate Democrats take...

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Sen. Libby’s student debt relief bill survives to fight another day

Sen. Libby’s student debt relief bill survives to fight another day

Posted: August 02, 2017

Legislature votes to carry the bond bill over to the next legislative session AUGUSTA — A bipartisan effort to relieve the immense burden of...

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Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Libby urges student debt relief for Maine

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Libby urges student debt relief for Maine

Posted: July 28, 2017

At $1.4 trillion, Americans owe more for student loans than credit card or auto debt. That heavy load is taking a toll on our economy and our...

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Jackson’s ‘Buy America, Build Maine Act’ passes in Senate

Jackson’s ‘Buy America, Build Maine Act’ passes in Senate

Posted: June 22, 2017

Legislation guarantees taxpayer funds, contracts benefit in-state businesses and workers AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate voted unanimously on Thursday...

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Sen. Bellows: Reliable, high-speed internet is a necessity, not a luxury

Sen. Bellows: Reliable, high-speed internet is a necessity, not a luxury

Posted: January 19, 2017

Sen. Bellows supports legislation to make broadband access universal in Maine AUGUSTA — Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, spoke Thursday...

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