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Senate unanimously passes Sanborn bill to protect life insurance customers amid opioid crisis

Posted: May 30, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Senate unanimously voted to pass a bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, that would help make sure insurance companies can’t...

Senate gives unanimous approval to Sanborn bill to protect life insurance consumers

Posted: May 22, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, to help protect life insurance customers in Maine received unanimous, bipartisan support in...

Bellows bill would improve addiction recovery services in Maine

Posted: May 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation submitted by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, would improve addiction recovery services and outcomes in Maine. LD 1523,...

Sanborn bill to protect life insurance consumers receives committee approval

Posted: April 09, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, to help make sure life insurance companies can’t discriminate against the family, friends...

Sanborn bill protects life insurance consumers amid opioid crisis

Posted: March 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, would help make sure insurance companies can’t discriminate against the family, friends...

Senate President Jackson release statement on opioid czar

Posted: January 24, 2019

AUGUSTA—On Thursday, Gov. Janet T. Mills announced that Gordon Smith will serve as the administration’s director of opioid response. This newly...

Senate overwhelming approves Bellows bill to promote quality recovery residences

Posted: March 27, 2018

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill from Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, to promote the safety and quality recovery...

Senate unanimously votes to enact Chipman naloxone bill

Posted: March 22, 2018

AUGUSTA —The Maine Senate unanimously voted to enact a bill by Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, to increase the long-term availability of the...

Chipman bill requires pharmacy board to approve naloxone immediately

Posted: January 30, 2018

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, will have a work session in the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee on...

Gideon, Jackson Urge Pharmacy Board to Publish Rules for Narcan Dispensation

Posted: January 26, 2018

AUGUSTA--Today, Democratic Speaker of the House Sara Gideon and Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson issued a formal letter to Chairman Joe Bruno...

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