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Sen. Brenner introduces landmark legislation to establish climate superfund

Sen. Brenner introduces landmark legislation to establish climate superfund

Posted: May 06, 2025

AUGUSTA — Yesterday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a landmark climate bill that would establish a climate superfund to help pay...

Sen. Carney testifies in support of bill to regulate emissions of oil tanks in South Portland

Sen. Carney testifies in support of bill to regulate emissions of oil tanks in South Portland

Posted: February 13, 2023

AUGUSTA — Last week, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, testified in favor of proposed rules from the Department of Environmental Protection...

Brenner bill to help coastal homeowners afford flood insurance signed into law

Brenner bill to help coastal homeowners afford flood insurance signed into law

Posted: March 24, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, March 16, a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills. The bill, LD 1809,...

Sen. Brenner introduces bill to help coastal homeowners afford flood insurance

Sen. Brenner introduces bill to help coastal homeowners afford flood insurance

Posted: January 11, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill that will help owners of property near a body of water afford flood...

Committee gives bipartisan support to Sen. Maxmin’s Pine Tree Amendment to ensure the right to a healthy environment

Committee gives bipartisan support to Sen. Maxmin’s Pine Tree Amendment to ensure the right to a healthy environment

Posted: March 18, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, the Pine Tree Amendment, received bipartisan committee support. LD 489,...

Advocates share praise, support for Pine Tree Amendment sponsored by Sen. Maxmin

Advocates share praise, support for Pine Tree Amendment sponsored by Sen. Maxmin

Posted: March 08, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, presented LD 489, “RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To...

Sen. Maxmin introduces Pine Tree Amendment to ensure the right to a healthy environment

Sen. Maxmin introduces Pine Tree Amendment to ensure the right to a healthy environment

Posted: March 08, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, introduced the Pine Tree Amendment, which would amend the state’s Constitution to ensure...

Dill introduces bill to help restore health of Penobscot River

Dill introduces bill to help restore health of Penobscot River

Posted: March 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town, has introduced a bill that would help restore the Penobscot River. LD 817, “An Act To Advance the...

Chenette pushes to ban offshore oil drilling in state waters

Chenette pushes to ban offshore oil drilling in state waters

Posted: January 10, 2019

AUGUSTA – Sen. Justin Chenette has introduced a measure to protect Maine’s coastal environment from offshore oil and gas production...

Sen. Chenette to chair the Government Oversight Committee for the 129th Maine Legislature

Sen. Chenette to chair the Government Oversight Committee for the 129th Maine Legislature

Posted: December 31, 2018

AUGUSTA — Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, has been appointed by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, as chair of the Legislature’s bipartisan...