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Jackson, Maine Senate Democrats roll out ambitious prescription drug reform proposal

Jackson, Maine Senate Democrats roll out ambitious prescription drug reform proposal

Posted: March 14, 2019

Legislation would make prescription drugs more affordable, more accessible and hold both drugmakers and middlemen accountable “Our...

$12.1 million added to Unclaimed Property Fund, needs to be claimed by owners

$12.1 million added to Unclaimed Property Fund, needs to be claimed by owners

Posted: March 06, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, today announced the addition of more than $12 million to Maine’s Unclaimed Property Fund, $381,706 of...

Sen. Sanborn Bill to Clarify Local Referendum Ballots Receives Committee Approval

Sen. Sanborn Bill to Clarify Local Referendum Ballots Receives Committee Approval

Posted: February 12, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, to reduce the confusion between state and local referendum questions on election...

Sen. Dill introduces bill to support Maine beer industry

Sen. Dill introduces bill to support Maine beer industry

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town, introduced LD 254, “An Act to Clarify Liquor Label Approval and Registration Requirements” today to the...

Sen. Heather Sanborn bill provides easy solution to ballot confusion

Sen. Heather Sanborn bill provides easy solution to ballot confusion

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, has submitted a bill that would make ballots of local referendum questions more easy for voters to...

Sen. Sanborn invites local students to Augusta for Honorary Page program

Sen. Sanborn invites local students to Augusta for Honorary Page program

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — With the Legislature back in session, Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, is reminding local schools and students about the Senate Honorary...

Sen. Sanborn welcomes local “Doctor of the Day” to the Maine Senate

Sen. Sanborn welcomes local “Doctor of the Day” to the Maine Senate

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, welcomed Dr. Ryan Best of Westbrook to the Maine Senate as the Doctor of the Day for Feb. 7, 2019....

Sen. Heather Sanborn welcomes The Transformation Project to the Maine Senate

Sen. Heather Sanborn welcomes The Transformation Project to the Maine Senate

Posted: January 17, 2019

Sen. Heather Sanborn (center) with The Transformation Project members: Ken Hawley (left) and Keenan Eaton (right). AUGUSTA — Sen. Heather...

Sens. Sanborn and Chipman welcome Portland Bishop Deeley to Maine Senate to give prayer

Sens. Sanborn and Chipman welcome Portland Bishop Deeley to Maine Senate to give prayer

Posted: January 17, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, and Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, welcomed Bishop Richard Deeley of the Roman Catholic Diocese of...

Sen. Heather Sanborn to chair Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee for the 129th Maine Legislature

Sen. Heather Sanborn to chair Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee for the 129th Maine Legislature

Posted: December 31, 2018

AUGUSTA — Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, has been appointed by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to chair the Joint Standing Committee...