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Sen. Cameron Reny introduces bill to expand homestead exemption program for Maine residents

Sen. Cameron Reny introduces bill to expand homestead exemption program for Maine residents

Posted: March 19, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, March 19, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, introduced a bill that would reduce the property tax burden on Mainers by...

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Jackson presents legislation to lower property taxes for veterans

Jackson presents legislation to lower property taxes for veterans

Posted: April 23, 2019

AUGUSTA—Two bills from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, aimed at providing property tax relief to veterans received public hearings...

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Libby introduces bill to expand Homestead Exemption tax program

Libby introduces bill to expand Homestead Exemption tax program

Posted: April 19, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation submitted by Senate Majority Leader Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, would increase Maine’s Homestead Tax Exemption Act. LD 1172,...

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Senate unanimously passes bill to protect seniors from foreclosure

Senate unanimously passes bill to protect seniors from foreclosure

Posted: September 17, 2018

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate unanimously voted to enact legislation to protect Maine seniors from losing their homes with an amendment...

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RADIO ADDRESS: Lowering the property tax burden for Maine families and seniors

RADIO ADDRESS: Lowering the property tax burden for Maine families and seniors

Posted: September 07, 2018

This is Senator Mike Carpenter of Houlton. Thanks for listening. As Mainers, most of us don’t mind paying our fair share so we can send our...

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