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Sen. Rafferty introduces Veterans Bill of Rights proposal

Sen. Rafferty introduces Veterans Bill of Rights proposal

Posted: April 06, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, introduced a Veterans Bill of Rights proposal, which would help guarantee veterans in Maine...

Sen. Luchini bill to help Maine liquor manufacturers grow their market receives bipartisan support

Sen. Luchini bill to help Maine liquor manufacturers grow their market receives bipartisan support

Posted: March 03, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, to allow Maine manufacturers of alcohol to sell directly to...

Committee passes Sen. Luchini bill to continue help for restaurants, bars hurt by pandemic

Committee passes Sen. Luchini bill to continue help for restaurants, bars hurt by pandemic

Posted: February 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Louis Luchini, D-Ellsworth, to extend regulatory provisions put in place to help restaurants and...

Sen. Luchini introduces bill to continue help for restaurants, bars hurt by pandemic

Sen. Luchini introduces bill to continue help for restaurants, bars hurt by pandemic

Posted: February 08, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Louis Luchini, D-Ellsworth, introduced LD 205, “An Act To Extend the Ability of Restaurants and Bars To Serve Alcohol...

Committee unanimously supports Carpenter’s Veterans Bill of Rights proposal

Committee unanimously supports Carpenter’s Veterans Bill of Rights proposal

Posted: July 31, 2020

AUGUSTA — A proposed Veterans Bill of Rights from Sen. Mike Carpenter, D-Houlton, on Friday received approval from the Committee on Veterans and...

Chipman bill to keep big money out of local politics receives committee approval

Chipman bill to keep big money out of local politics receives committee approval

Posted: March 01, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation sponsored by Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, that would limit campaign contributions in local elections received committee...

Sen. Chipman to Introduce Bill to Change Campaign Financing

Sen. Chipman to Introduce Bill to Change Campaign Financing

Posted: February 22, 2019

  AUGUSTA — Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, will introduce a bill, LD 780 “An Act to Change Municipal Campaign Contribution Limits.”...

Sen. Dill introduces bill to support Maine beer industry

Sen. Dill introduces bill to support Maine beer industry

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town, introduced LD 254, “An Act to Clarify Liquor Label Approval and Registration Requirements” today to the...

Miramant presents bill to help increase voter participation

Miramant presents bill to help increase voter participation

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, introduced a bill that aims to increase voter participation in Maine. LD 272, “An Act to Allow Voting by...

Sen. Luchini bill would establish presidential primaries in Maine

Sen. Luchini bill would establish presidential primaries in Maine

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill submitted by Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, would establish presidential primaries in Maine. The bill — LD 245, “An Act To...