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Senate unanimously backs Sen. Reny bill to remove barriers to health care

Senate unanimously backs Sen. Reny bill to remove barriers to health care

Posted: May 11, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate gave support to a bill from Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, that would help Maine patients access needed...

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<strong>Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to expand health care coverage for PFAS blood testing</strong>

Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to expand health care coverage for PFAS blood testing

Posted: March 28, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill to require private health insurance companies to cover the cost of...

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<strong>Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to expand health care coverage for donor breast milk</strong>

Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to expand health care coverage for donor breast milk

Posted: March 24, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill to expand health care coverage by requiring private insurance carriers...

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President Jackson, Senate Majority Leaders release statement on State of the Budget

President Jackson, Senate Majority Leaders release statement on State of the Budget

Posted: February 15, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Governor Janet Mills delivered her State of the Budget address after submitting her biennial budget to the State Legislature...

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President Jackson, Senate Majority Leaders Vitelli and Daughtry react to Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade

President Jackson, Senate Majority Leaders Vitelli and Daughtry react to Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade

Posted: June 24, 2022

The ruling goes against nearly 50 years of precedent on abortion rights AUGUSTA – This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in the...

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Sen. Brenner earns perfect score for voting record on reproductive rights

Sen. Brenner earns perfect score for voting record on reproductive rights

Posted: June 02, 2022

AUGUSTA – Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine for votes to protect reproductive rights and...

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Senate enacts Sanborn bill to prevent insurance companies from double-billing patients for prescription drugs

Senate enacts Sanborn bill to prevent insurance companies from double-billing patients for prescription drugs

Posted: April 27, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland. The bill, LD 1783, “An Act To Require Health...

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Senate enacts Claxton bill to protect access to care for rural and low-income Mainers

Senate enacts Claxton bill to protect access to care for rural and low-income Mainers

Posted: April 27, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, April 25, a bill from Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, was enacted in the Maine Senate. LD 1787, “An Act To Improve the Quality...

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Senate backs measures from Sen. Carney to help protect health of mothers and infants

Senate backs measures from Sen. Carney to help protect health of mothers and infants

Posted: April 25, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to help protect the health and well being of...

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Senate enacts Sen. Breen bill to protect children against potentially debilitating CMV

Senate enacts Sen. Breen bill to protect children against potentially debilitating CMV

Posted: April 25, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to enact a bill from Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth. LD 1747, “An Act To Require Screening...

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