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Senate votes unanimously for Chenette healthcare bill to expand options

Posted: February 20, 2018

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate unanimously voted in favor of a bill by Sen. Justin Chenette of Saco to extend insurance coverage...

$11.6 million added to Unclaimed Property Fund, needs to be claimed by owners

Posted: January 29, 2018

AUGUSTA — The Office of the State Treasurer has received more than $11 million in the form of unclaimed property in the past year, and Mainers are...

Work plan for state bridge and road projects unveiled

Posted: January 19, 2018

AUGUSTA – Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and...

Sen. Chenette invites local students to state house for Honorary Page program

Posted: December 08, 2017

AUGUSTA —With the Legislature set to reconvene in January, Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, is reminding local schools and students about the Senate...

Sen. Chenette earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO on workers’ rights and families

Posted: November 14, 2017

AUGUSTA — Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, has received a 100 percent rating on the Maine AFL-CIO’s legislative scorecard for the first session of...

Sen. Chenette to appeal Leg. Council’s rejection of PAC ethics bills

Posted: October 26, 2017

AUGUSTA — Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, said that he would appeal the Legislative Council’s decision Thursday not to allow in two bills designed...

Sen. Chenette submits constitutional amendment to protect referendum results

Posted: October 19, 2017

AUGUSTA — Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, has introduced a constitutional amendment to protect any voter-approved referendum results from repeal or...

Weekly Radio Address: Cenette says Legislature must close PAC loopholes

Weekly Radio Address: Cenette says Legislature must close PAC loopholes

Posted: October 13, 2017

The historically low trust the public has in its elected officials is directly tied to the presence and influence of big money in politics. If...

Chenette bill to revitalize downtowns earns initial Senate approval

Posted: May 31, 2017

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Wednesday voted 18-16 to give preliminary approval to LD 1343, a bill that would encourage revitalization of Maine...

Senate seeks funding for Chenette bill to fight drug addiction

Posted: May 31, 2017

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Wednesday forwarded LD 377, a bill to send much needed resources to York County to combat drug addiction and...