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Sen. Libby introduces legislation to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Sen. Libby introduces legislation to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Posted: March 18, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, introduced a bill to support affordable housing and preserve historic buildings in Maine...

Sen. Libby to introduce legislation to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Sen. Libby to introduce legislation to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Posted: March 16, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, will introduce a bill to support affordable housing and preserve historic buildings in Maine...

Senator Chipman introduces bill to support Central Labor Councils

Senator Chipman introduces bill to support Central Labor Councils

Posted: February 25, 2021

AUGUSTA — Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, on Tuesday introduced a bill to extend a property tax exemption to Central Labor Councils. LD 198,...

Sen. Daughtry appointed chair of Education and Cultural Affairs Committee

Sen. Daughtry appointed chair of Education and Cultural Affairs Committee

Posted: December 16, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Matthea Daughtry, D-Brunswick, has been appointed to serve as Senate chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Education and...

Senator Chipman appointed chair of Taxation Committee

Senator Chipman appointed chair of Taxation Committee

Posted: December 16, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, has been appointed to serve as Senate chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation for the 130th...

Libby introduces bill to expand Homestead Exemption tax program

Libby introduces bill to expand Homestead Exemption tax program

Posted: April 19, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation submitted by Senate Majority Leader Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, would increase Maine’s Homestead Tax Exemption Act. LD 1172,...

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...

Dill bill to support active duty military members receives unanimous support

Dill bill to support active duty military members receives unanimous support

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill submitted by Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town, to exempt military compensation for active duty service members from Maine’s income tax,...

Bellows bill to increase fairness for retired state employees and teachers advances

Bellows bill to increase fairness for retired state employees and teachers advances

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, to increase fairness between retired Mainers who receive a public pension and retired...

Sen. Chenette proposes electric vehicle tax break

Sen. Chenette proposes electric vehicle tax break

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Justin Chenette has proposed a $1,500 tax credit to incentivize the purchase of electric vehicles within the state of Maine. LD...