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Sen. Luchini, Secretary Bellows introduce bill to increase voting access

Sen. Luchini, Secretary Bellows introduce bill to increase voting access

Posted: January 12, 2022

AUGUSTA — The Department of Secretary of State and Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, proposed several changes to Maine’s election law to increase...

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Pres. Jackson, Sen. Luchini bills to ban corporate campaign contributions, improve Maine elections signed into law

Pres. Jackson, Sen. Luchini bills to ban corporate campaign contributions, improve Maine elections signed into law

Posted: June 22, 2021

UGUSTA — On Thursday, June 17, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a pair of bills sponsored by Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, and supported by...

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Senate passes Sen. Luchini bill to support Maine’s strong voting laws

Senate passes Sen. Luchini bill to support Maine’s strong voting laws

Posted: June 09, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, to help strengthen Maine’s voting laws....

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Sen. Bellows releases statement following Labor committee meeting

Sen. Bellows releases statement following Labor committee meeting

Posted: June 04, 2020

AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee met on Thursday for a briefing on rental relief and housing security from the Maine...

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Maine Senate approves Sen. Herbig’s bill to improve reliable access to high-speed internet

Maine Senate approves Sen. Herbig’s bill to improve reliable access to high-speed internet

Posted: March 13, 2020

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Tuesday voted in support of a bill from Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, to invest in high-speed reliable internet...

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Bellows’ bill to increase reimbursement rates receives public hearing

Bellows’ bill to increase reimbursement rates receives public hearing

Posted: March 10, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, on Monday presented a bill to increase home care reimbursement rates for Maine seniors. LD 2137,...

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Senate Democrats unanimously defeat bill that would undermine workers’ rights

Senate Democrats unanimously defeat bill that would undermine workers’ rights

Posted: May 23, 2019

AUGUSTA—All Democratic members of the Maine Senate voted against legislation from Rep. Larry Lockman, R-Bradley, that would undercut the ability of...

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Committee backs Bellows bill to protect internet consumers’ privacy

Committee backs Bellows bill to protect internet consumers’ privacy

Posted: May 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology on Tuesday voted to support Legislation introduced by Sen. Shenna...

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Bellows bill would improve addiction recovery services in Maine

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,...

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Bellows submits bill to fully restore revenue sharing

Bellows submits bill to fully restore revenue sharing

Posted: April 09, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation introduced by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, would restore Maine revenue sharing to 5 percent. LD 444, “An Act To Fully...

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