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Today, newly created Commission to Protect Maine Hospitals holds first meeting

Today, newly created Commission to Protect Maine Hospitals holds first meeting

Posted: October 08, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, announced details for the first meeting of the Legislature’s Commission to Evaluate the Scope of...

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New Sen. Tipping law protects Maine workers from losing work and pay

New Sen. Tipping law protects Maine workers from losing work and pay

Posted: September 24, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, a new worker protections law from Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, took effect. LD 598, “An Act to Require Minimum Pay for Reporting...

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Sen. Mike Tipping appointed chair of the newly created Commission to Protect Maine Hospitals

Sen. Mike Tipping appointed chair of the newly created Commission to Protect Maine Hospitals

Posted: September 05, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, was appointed by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to chair the newly...

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Sen. Tipping calls for rethinking Modivcare contract following bankruptcy announcement

Sen. Tipping calls for rethinking Modivcare contract following bankruptcy announcement

Posted: August 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — Modivcare, the for-profit medical transportation company that was recently awarded a statewide transportation contract in Maine, has...

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Legislation introduced by Sen. Tipping included in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Legislation introduced by Sen. Tipping included in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, applauded the inclusion of funding for free school meals for Maine students, increased support for...

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Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Mike Tipping bill to address decades of underfunding the University of Maine System, invest in Maine students

Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Mike Tipping bill to address decades of underfunding the University of Maine System, invest in Maine students

Posted: May 22, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 22, the Maine Senate unanimously endorsed a bill from Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, LD 1219, “An Act to Increase State...

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Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Mike Tipping bill to protect residents from PFAS contamination at Juniper Ridge Landfill

Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Mike Tipping bill to protect residents from PFAS contamination at Juniper Ridge Landfill

Posted: May 21, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 21, the Maine Senate endorsed a bill from Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono. LD 1604, “An Act to Protect Groundwater and...

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Education Committee backs Sen. Mike Tipping bill to address decades of underfunding the University of Maine System, invest in Maine students

Education Committee backs Sen. Mike Tipping bill to address decades of underfunding the University of Maine System, invest in Maine students

Posted: May 09, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 8, the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee endorsed a bill from Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, LD...

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Committee supports Sen. Mike Tipping bill to protect residents from PFAS contamination at Juniper Ridge Landfill

Committee supports Sen. Mike Tipping bill to protect residents from PFAS contamination at Juniper Ridge Landfill

Posted: May 08, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 8, the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee endorsed a bill from Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono. LD...

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Sen. Tipping celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to Howland, Enfield, Lincoln, Orono and Eastern Maine Development Corporation

Sen. Tipping celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to Howland, Enfield, Lincoln, Orono and Eastern Maine Development Corporation

Posted: May 07, 2025

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, is pleased to announce that municipalities and non-profit organizations in Senate District 8 are recipients...

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