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Millett introduces bill to help decrease gun deaths in Maine

Posted: April 24, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation introduced by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would help reduce firearms-related deaths in Maine. LD 1312, “An Act...

Breen submits bill to improve safety at polling places

Posted: April 24, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation submitted by Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, would allow municipalities and counties to set rules regarding firearms at polling...

Bangor Daily News: Maine Senate rejects NRA-backed amendment to allow concealed handguns without permits

Posted: March 28, 2014

By Scott Thistle Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — The state Senate on Friday shot down a Republican effort to make it legal to carry a concealed...

SENATE APPROVES MEASURE TO MODERNIZE CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMIT PROCESS

Posted: March 28, 2014

Creates uniform permit, requires State Police to conduct mental health background checks AUGUSTA—On Friday, the Senate voted 20-13 in favor of a...

SENATE ENDORSES VOLUNTARY BACKGROUND CHECKS

Posted: June 19, 2013

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate voted 18-17 to support voluntary background checks for sellers who transfer ownership of a firearm in a private sale, that...

LAWMAKERS HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON FIREARM PROPOSALS

Posted: April 08, 2013

Bills sponsored by President Alfond and Senator Gerzofsky reviewed AUGUSTA---Lawmakers on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee began...

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