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Sen. Duson ocean-based economic development bill receives unanimous support on floor of the Maine Senate

Sen. Duson ocean-based economic development bill receives unanimous support on floor of the Maine Senate

Posted: June 06, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 5, 2025, a bill to continue developing a robust, future-ready state economy that utilizes our ocean resources, which support one...

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Sen. Duson introduces bill to ensure equity and bring justice to retired Maine workers with disabilities

Sen. Duson introduces bill to ensure equity and bring justice to retired Maine workers with disabilities

Posted: April 22, 2025

Bill mirrors recent federal action to bolster retirement benefits via the Social Security Fairness Act AUGUSTA – On April 22, 2025, Senate...

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Sen. Duson receives Legislative Award from the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Sen. Duson receives Legislative Award from the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Posted: April 17, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, received the 2025 Legislative Award for her...

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Sen. Duson applauds the confirmation of the Hon. Heather Sanborn, Esq. of Portland as Maine’s new Public Advocate

Sen. Duson applauds the confirmation of the Hon. Heather Sanborn, Esq. of Portland as Maine’s new Public Advocate

Posted: January 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate confirmed the Hon. Heather Sanborn, Esq. of Portland, to be Maine’s next Public Advocate. Sanborn’s...

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Sen. Duson named to Veterans and Legal Affairs, Government Oversight Committees for the 132nd Maine Legislature  

Sen. Duson named to Veterans and Legal Affairs, Government Oversight Committees for the 132nd Maine Legislature  

Posted: December 12, 2024

AUGUSTA — Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, has been appointed by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to serve...

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Sen. Jill Duson sworn into Maine Senate 

Sen. Jill Duson sworn into Maine Senate 

Posted: December 04, 2024

AUGUSTA — Earlier today, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, was sworn into the Maine Senate....

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New Senate Democratic Leaders observe Veterans Day at the State House, visit the Military Voices of Maine Traveling Exhibit

New Senate Democratic Leaders observe Veterans Day at the State House, visit the Military Voices of Maine Traveling Exhibit

Posted: November 15, 2024

AUGUSTA ­­— On Tuesday, November 12, Senate President-elect Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, Majority Leader-elect Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth,...

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Sen. Jill Duson receives recognition from National Women’s Organization

Sen. Jill Duson receives recognition from National Women’s Organization

Posted: October 21, 2024

AUGUSTA – The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) has announced Sen. Jill C. Duson (D-Portland), as a 2024 Elected Women of...

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Westbrook legislators celebrate National School Lunch Week, serve lunch at Westbrook High School

Westbrook legislators celebrate National School Lunch Week, serve lunch at Westbrook High School

Posted: October 15, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Westbrook Sens. Jill Duson, D-Portland, and Tim Nangle, D-Windham, as well as Representatives Sue Salisbury, D-Westbrook,...

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Sen. Duson earns high marks from unions for pro-worker voting record

Sen. Duson earns high marks from unions for pro-worker voting record

Posted: September 19, 2024

AUGUSTA — Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, earned a perfect score from the Maine AFL-CIO for her votes to support working Maine families. Sen. Duson...

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