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Sen. Ingwersen bill to expand healthcare workforce opportunities receives committee support

Sen. Ingwersen bill to expand healthcare workforce opportunities receives committee support

Posted: May 02, 2025

AUGUSTA — Yesterday, the Maine Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved LD 1311, “An Act to Expand Health...

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Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Duson bill to fund services for survivors of sexual assault

Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Duson bill to fund services for survivors of sexual assault

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Maine Senate gave unanimous initial approval to a bill sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader...

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Sen. Nicole Grohoski introduces bill to address the funding crisis in Maine’s long-term care system

Sen. Nicole Grohoski introduces bill to address the funding crisis in Maine’s long-term care system

Posted: April 14, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, April 14, Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, introduced legislation to address the inadequate reimbursement...

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Sen. Talbot Ross introduces legislation to strengthen General Assistance program and support Maine’s emergency shelters

Sen. Talbot Ross introduces legislation to strengthen General Assistance program and support Maine’s emergency shelters

Posted: April 07, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Monday, April 7, Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, presented two bills to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human...

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Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee recommends against cuts to child care

Posted: March 07, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services voted against cuts to...

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Senate enacts Sen. Ingwersen bill to increase Mainers’ access to immunizations

Senate enacts Sen. Ingwersen bill to increase Mainers’ access to immunizations

Posted: June 12, 2023

AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. The bill, LD 1151, “An Act Concerning the...

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Claxton bill to protect access to care for rural and low-income Mainers receives unanimous committee support

Claxton bill to protect access to care for rural and low-income Mainers receives unanimous committee support

Posted: March 15, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Friday, March 11, a bill from Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, received unanimous, bipartisan support in the Legislature’s Health and...

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Sen. Diamond introduces bill to strengthen oversight of Maine’s child protection system

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to strengthen oversight of Maine’s child protection system

Posted: February 22, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, introduced a bill to better protect Maine kids by strengthening legislative oversight of...

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Sen. Diamond introduces bill to strengthen the office of the Maine Child Welfare Ombudsman

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to strengthen the office of the Maine Child Welfare Ombudsman

Posted: February 17, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, introduced a bill to strengthen the office of the Maine Child Welfare Ombudsman by providing...

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Sen. Curry introduces bill to bolster child welfare services in Maine

Sen. Curry introduces bill to bolster child welfare services in Maine

Posted: February 17, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduces a bill to improve Maine’s child welfare system. LD 1755, “An Act To Enhance the...

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