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Sen. Duson welcomes TRIO-Upward Bound to the State House

Sen. Duson welcomes TRIO-Upward Bound to the State House

Posted: March 07, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, March 7, Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, welcomed TRIO-Upward Bound to the Maine State House. TRIO-Upward Bound is celebrating...

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Sen. Duson welcomes Deering debate team captains to the Maine Senate

Sen. Duson welcomes Deering debate team captains to the Maine Senate

Posted: February 29, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, February 29, Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, welcomed the Deering debate team to the State House and presented them with a...

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Sens. Chipman, Duson honor Portland Symphony Orchestra’s 100th anniversary

Sens. Chipman, Duson honor Portland Symphony Orchestra’s 100th anniversary

Posted: February 28, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, and Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, presented a legislative sentiment to honor the Portland...

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Sen. Duson attends inaugural New England Black Elected Officials Summit at Massachusetts State House

Sen. Duson attends inaugural New England Black Elected Officials Summit at Massachusetts State House

Posted: February 16, 2024

AUGUSTA ­­— On February 16, Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, participated in the inaugural New England Black Elected Officials Summit, which...

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Sen. Duson welcomes Deering High School debaters to the State House

Sen. Duson welcomes Deering High School debaters to the State House

Posted: January 29, 2024

AUGUSTA ­­— On Saturday, Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, welcomed members of the Deering High School Debate at the Maine State House. The...

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Senate gives bipartisan support to Sen. Duson bill to create a blue economy task force

Senate gives bipartisan support to Sen. Duson bill to create a blue economy task force

Posted: June 14, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate gave initial approval, 24-9, to a bill from Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland. LD 1286, “Resolve, to Establish...

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Committee supports Sen. Duson bill to end the sale of flavored tobacco

Committee supports Sen. Duson bill to end the sale of flavored tobacco

Posted: May 19, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, to end...

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Sen. Duson proposes bill to create transitional housing

Sen. Duson proposes bill to create transitional housing

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, introduced a bill to help address the housing crisis. LD 1721, “An Act to Create Transitional...

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<strong>Sen. Duson proposes bill to end the sale of flavored tobacco</strong>

Sen. Duson proposes bill to end the sale of flavored tobacco

Posted: April 27, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, introduced a bill to end the sale of flavored tobacco in Maine. LD 1215, “An Act to End the...

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<strong>Committee unanimously backs Sen. Duson bill to support sexual assault response advocates</strong>

Committee unanimously backs Sen. Duson bill to support sexual assault response advocates

Posted: April 04, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously in favor of a bill from Sen. Jill Duson,...

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