Maine State Legislature
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PublishedNovember 28, 2023
Newly elected Bath rep. appointed to Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee
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PublishedOctober 24, 2023
New law aims to protect rights of manufactured home owners
The law requires landowners to give residents notice if they plan on selling their property and give tenants a chance to purchase the land.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2023
Maine Supreme Court ponders whether Sunday hunting ban violates constitutional right to food
A Readfield couple's lawsuit contends the voter-approved 'right to food' amendment should end a longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Brunswick’s Rep. Arford named legislator of the year by Independence Association
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2023
Largest union representing Maine state workers holds demonstration for improved wages
The Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, used the weekend before Labor Day to demonstrate in Augusta for fair, livable wages as state employees enter their third month working under the terms of an expired contract.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2023
Brunswick lawmaker’s plan for emergency shelter grants garners support
State Rep. Poppy Arford sponsored a bill that would provide emergency shelters with grants to expand, renovate and acquire new buildings.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2023
Bath Rep. Sean Paulhus resigns to take register of probate appointment
Paulhus, a Democrat in his third term, will replace Jean Guzzetti, who said she's stepping down to run for state Senate and attend law school.
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PublishedJune 27, 2023
Bill giving teens access to gender-affirming care moves forward
The Senate's approval Tuesday follows the House vote in favor on Monday.
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PublishedJune 17, 2023
Maine Senate overwhelmingly votes down proposed vehicle inspection fee hike
The House narrowly approved the bill Thursday, but the significant margin by which the Senate voted it down makes its passage very unlikely.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
Maine House OKs bill to hike vehicle inspection fees
The legislation would increase the fee from $12.50 to $20 in most parts of the state to pay for a modernized electronic system that police believe will reduce fraud. The bill still requires additional votes.
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