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Sen. Carney introduces bill to strengthen absentee voting by mail

Sen. Carney introduces bill to strengthen absentee voting by mail

Posted: February 07, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Feb. 6, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced LD 26, “An Act to Provide Postage Prepaid Return Envelopes to Voters...

Sen. LaFountain introduces bill to boost fundraising efforts for local charities and non-profits

Posted: February 06, 2023

AUGUSTA ­­— On Monday, Jan. 30, Sen. Dave LaFountain (D-Winslow) introduced LD 147, “An Act to Increase the Amount of Money Allowed to Be...

Sen. Hickman introduces legislation to grant Indigenous people free access to Maine state parks

Sen. Hickman introduces legislation to grant Indigenous people free access to Maine state parks

Posted: January 26, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, introduced a bill to grant Indigenous people free access to Maine’s state parks. The...

Committee approves Sen. Maxmin bill to support Maine’s small medical marijuana caregivers

Committee approves Sen. Maxmin bill to support Maine’s small medical marijuana caregivers

Posted: February 15, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to support Maine’s small medical marijuana caregivers was approved by the...

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...

Committee approves Sen. Maxmin bill to create semi-open primaries in Maine

Committee approves Sen. Maxmin bill to create semi-open primaries in Maine

Posted: May 21, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, that would create semi-open primaries in Maine was approved by the...

Sen. Luchini bill to support Maine theaters receives unanimous, bipartisan approval in committee

Sen. Luchini bill to support Maine theaters receives unanimous, bipartisan approval in committee

Posted: May 07, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, a bill from Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, to support Maine theaters and performing arts centers by allowing them to...

Sen. Baldacci introduces bill to legalize sports betting in Maine

Sen. Baldacci introduces bill to legalize sports betting in Maine

Posted: April 30, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, introduced a bill to legalize sports betting in Maine and use some of the revenue generated to...

Sen. Luchini introduces bill to permanently implement 2020 election upgrades

Sen. Luchini introduces bill to permanently implement 2020 election upgrades

Posted: April 22, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, introduced LD 1363, “An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Elections.” The legislation...

Sen. Maxmin introduces bill to create semi-open primaries in Maine

Sen. Maxmin introduces bill to create semi-open primaries in Maine

Posted: April 13, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, introduced LD 231, “An Act To Establish Open Primaries,” which would allow unenrolled...