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Senate enacts Lawrence bill to protect utility customers and improve transparency around rate hikes

Senate enacts Lawrence bill to protect utility customers and improve transparency around rate hikes

Posted: June 06, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to enact a bill from Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, to help protect utility customers in...

Senate gives initial support to Lawrence bill to protect utility customers and improve transparency around rate hikes

Senate gives initial support to Lawrence bill to protect utility customers and improve transparency around rate hikes

Posted: May 19, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in favor of a bill from Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, to help protect utility customers...

Bill from Sen. Brenner, Gov. Mills to hold utility companies accountable earns Legislature’s bipartisan approval

Bill from Sen. Brenner, Gov. Mills to hold utility companies accountable earns Legislature’s bipartisan approval

Posted: April 21, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Legislature voted in favor of a bill put forward by Gov. Janet Mills and sponsored by Sen. Stacy Brenner,...

Sens. Lawrence, Vitelli support new Public Advocate nominee

Sens. Lawrence, Vitelli support new Public Advocate nominee

Posted: January 11, 2022

Democratic senators on Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee hope advocate will help protect consumers, keep rates low AUGUSTA — On...

Governor signs into law Sen. Lawrence bill to responsibly explore wind energy development in Gulf of Maine

Governor signs into law Sen. Lawrence bill to responsibly explore wind energy development in Gulf of Maine

Posted: June 30, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, June 22, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot. LD 336, “An Act To Encourage Research...

Sen. Lawrence introduces bill to explore wind energy development in the Gulf of Maine

Sen. Lawrence introduces bill to explore wind energy development in the Gulf of Maine

Posted: May 11, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, introduced a bill to support the exploration of wind energy development in the Gulf of Maine....

Sen. Lawrence introduces bill to help Maine more efficiently use renewable energy sources

Sen. Lawrence introduces bill to help Maine more efficiently use renewable energy sources

Posted: February 12, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot,  introduced LD 9, “An Act To Promote Renewable Energy by Authorizing a Power-to-fuel...

Sen. Lawrence appointed to serve on Commissions  Related to Canadian relations

Sen. Lawrence appointed to serve on Commissions Related to Canadian relations

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, has appointed Sen. Lawrence, D-Eliot, to serve on the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory...

Sen. Lawrence invites local students to Augusta for Honorary Page program

Sen. Lawrence invites local students to Augusta for Honorary Page program

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — With the Legislature back in session, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, reminds local schools and students about the Senate Honorary Page...

Sen. Lawrence Testifies on Bill to Protect Patient’s Rights

Sen. Lawrence Testifies on Bill to Protect Patient’s Rights

Posted: January 29, 2019

AUGUSTA – Sen. Mark W. Lawrence, D-Eliot, presented his bill LD 66, “An Act To Prohibit Hospitals from Discussing Alternative Payment Options...