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Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier celebrate PFML board confirmation hearings in Labor and Housing Committee

Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier celebrate PFML board confirmation hearings in Labor and Housing Committee

Posted: February 14, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee held confirmation hearings for the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits...

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Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Hickman bill to help retired Maine state employees access health care coverage

Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Hickman bill to help retired Maine state employees access health care coverage

Posted: June 22, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop. LD 591, “An Act to Require...

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Committee backs Sen. Brenner bill to improve patient-nurse ratios and patient safety

Committee backs Sen. Brenner bill to improve patient-nurse ratios and patient safety

Posted: May 30, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to help...

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Sen. Curry introduces bill to support creation of good-paying wind energy jobs in Maine

Sen. Curry introduces bill to support creation of good-paying wind energy jobs in Maine

Posted: May 10, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill that would help ensure jobs created to support offshore wind energy pay a...

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<strong>Tipping introduces bill to require large employers to give workers better notice of schedules</strong>

Tipping introduces bill to require large employers to give workers better notice of schedules

Posted: April 07, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, introduced a bill to ensure employees of big businesses have reasonable notice of their work...

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<strong>Sen. Ingwersen introduces bill to offer long-term disability insurance to state employees</strong>

Sen. Ingwersen introduces bill to offer long-term disability insurance to state employees

Posted: April 06, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, introduced a bill to offer long-term disability insurance coverage to Maine state employees...

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Sen. Curry introduces bill to help Mainers access heating assistance

Sen. Curry introduces bill to help Mainers access heating assistance

Posted: February 28, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill to reduce barriers Mainers face in accessing heating assistance. LD 1966, “An...

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Committee approves Sens. Hickman, Diamond bills to support frontline state workers

Committee approves Sens. Hickman, Diamond bills to support frontline state workers

Posted: February 03, 2022

AUGUSTA — This week, the Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee passed bills from Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, and Sen. Bill Diamond,...

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Carney bill, partnership between MaineHousing and Pine Tree Legal would help address looming eviction crisis in Maine

Carney bill, partnership between MaineHousing and Pine Tree Legal would help address looming eviction crisis in Maine

Posted: June 14, 2021

AUGUSTA — A recent report released by Maine Affordable Housing Coalition analyzes disparities in eviction cases in Maine. The report shows that...

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Advocates share praise, support for paid family medical leave bill sponsored by Sen. Daughtry

Advocates share praise, support for paid family medical leave bill sponsored by Sen. Daughtry

Posted: May 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced LD 1559, “Resolve, To Create the Commission To Develop a Paid Family and...

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