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Committee approves Senator Rafferty bill to support environmental education in Maine

Committee approves Senator Rafferty bill to support environmental education in Maine

Posted: May 02, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 2, 2025, The Education and Cultural Affairs committee voted 8-5 in favor of a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk....

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Brenner bill to establish Outdoor School for All

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Brenner bill to establish Outdoor School for All

Posted: June 12, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate unanimously approved of a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, in an initial vote. LD 1817, “An...

<strong>Sen. Brenner proposes legislation to save Union Wharf</strong>

Sen. Brenner proposes legislation to save Union Wharf

Posted: April 24, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill that would save Union Wharf in Portland. LD 1480, “An Act to Protect...

Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to improve grant process for farmers

Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to improve grant process for farmers

Posted: March 15, 2023

AUGUSTA — Earlier today, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill to improve the grant funding process for Maine farmers by...

Sen. Brenner named co-chair of advisory committee that will oversee new Fund to Address PFAS Contamination

Sen. Brenner named co-chair of advisory committee that will oversee new Fund to Address PFAS Contamination

Posted: June 09, 2022

AUGUSTA – Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, has been appointed by Senate President Troy Jackson to serve as co-chair of the advisory committee...

Sen. Stacy Brenner supports Land for Maine’s Future bond

Sen. Stacy Brenner supports Land for Maine’s Future bond

Posted: April 26, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, testified in support of LD 983, “An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To...

Senate unanimously supports Millett bill to inform public of local air contamination

Senate unanimously supports Millett bill to inform public of local air contamination

Posted: June 04, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, was supported unanimously in the Maine Senate on Tuesday. LD 1706, “An Act to Ensure...

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...

Maine Senate Democrats earn high marks for pro-environment votes

Maine Senate Democrats earn high marks for pro-environment votes

Posted: August 25, 2016

  AUGUSTA — Democratic members of the Maine Senate showed their commitment to Maine’s environment and natural resources with their...

Radio Address: Johnson says: Ocean Acidification a Real and Growing Threat

Posted: October 24, 2014

Maine is blessed with almost 3500 miles of coastline.  This resource draws visitors from all over the world, and employs thousands of Mainers in...