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Sen. Claxton introduces bill to bolster Meals on Wheels

Sen. Claxton introduces bill to bolster Meals on Wheels

Posted: March 18, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, introduced a bill to provide funding to support Maine’s Meals on Wheels programs. LD...

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Sen. Carney bills to protect and support young families in Maine receive committee approval

Sen. Carney bills to protect and support young families in Maine receive committee approval

Posted: March 10, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, two bills sponsored by Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to support young families received committee support. LD 372,...

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Sens. Carney, Brenner sponsor bills to protect and support young families in Maine

Sens. Carney, Brenner sponsor bills to protect and support young families in Maine

Posted: February 24, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced two bills to help support and protect young families in Maine. LD 372,...

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Sen. Maxmin introduces bill to help older and disabled Mainers in rural communities

Sen. Maxmin introduces bill to help older and disabled Mainers in rural communities

Posted: February 10, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, introduced LD 17, “Resolve, To Provide Rural Nonmedical Transportation Services to the...

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Bellows’ bill to increase reimbursement rates receives public hearing

Bellows’ bill to increase reimbursement rates receives public hearing

Posted: March 10, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, on Monday presented a bill to increase home care reimbursement rates for Maine seniors. LD 2137,...

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Senate approves Millett bill to ban e-cigarettes from Maine schools

Senate approves Millett bill to ban e-cigarettes from Maine schools

Posted: April 19, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate voted on Thursday in support of a bill submitted by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, to ban e-cigarettes from...

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Sanborn bill would help homeless youth access health care services

Sanborn bill would help homeless youth access health care services

Posted: April 19, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation submitted by Sen. Linda Sanborn, D-Gorham, would make it easier for homeless youth to receive the health care services they...

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Committee unanimously supports Libby bill to improve lead testing among Maine children

Committee unanimously supports Libby bill to improve lead testing among Maine children

Posted: April 19, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to reduce lead poisoning rates among Maine children received...

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Herbig introduces bill to increase funding for sexual, domestic violence services in Maine

Herbig introduces bill to increase funding for sexual, domestic violence services in Maine

Posted: April 19, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, would provide an increase in funding for sexual violence and domestic violence...

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Sanborn introduces bill to create MaineCare rate review process

Sanborn introduces bill to create MaineCare rate review process

Posted: April 09, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, has introduced a bill to establish a process for reviewing reimbursement rates in the MaineCare system....

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