Environmental Protection & Conservation Bulletin: July 14 – July 27

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Public Health Bulletin: June 30 – July 27

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Economy, Labor & Business Bulletin: 6/28 – 7/27

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Public Safety Bulletin: July 14 – July 27

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Public Witness Hearings in CMP Cases

The last of three public hearings held by the Maine PUC regarding ongoing CMP issues & complaints is today, Monday, July 22, 2019 – 6:00 pm, at  the Public Utilities Commission office, 101 Second Street, Hallowell Directions from I-95: https://www.maine.gov/mpuc/about/archive/directns.htm

The hearings are related to two ongoing cases at the Commission…

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Infrastructure Bulletin: June 30 – July 13

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Environmental Protection & Conservation Bulletin: June 30 – July 13

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Public Safety Bulletin: June 30 – July 13

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Nearly 40 Bills Held By Governor Until Next Session

The Governor has opted to hold onto the following 39 bills for further assessment.   State law requires a decision within 3 days after the start of the next legislative session:

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Mills Signs 19 More Bills

The following bills have been signed into law:

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Mills Signs 20 more Bills, Including Several Emergency Bills, Into Law

Governor Janet Mills has signed the following into law:

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Governor Mills: June 23 – June 29

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Governor Mills: June 16 – June 22

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Public Witness Hearings in CMP Cases

The Maine Public Utilities Commission announced today that it will hold three public witness hearings concerning Central Maine Power Company.  The hearings are related to two ongoing cases at the Commission…

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ME DC Delegates: June 2 – June 8

June 7
Senator Collins Announces More Than $17 Million for Maine Railroad Improvements

Senators Collins, Sinema Introduce Bill to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams

Following Push from Senators Collins & Casey, FCC Greenlights Default Robocall Blocking

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Golden Visits Nine Cities & Towns Across Five Counties Over Busy District Work Period

Congressman holds open coffee hours, meets with small businesses, veterans, & union groups, and helps open affordable housing complex
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Governor Mills Signs Bill to Protect Patients in Insurance Reviews

Governor Janet Mills signed into law today legislation to ensure that insurance company medical reviews are conducted by medical professionals. LD 249, “An Act to Ensure Protection of Patients in Medical Reviews by Health Insurance Carriers” sponsored by Senator Geoff Gratwick, D-Bangor, was passed unanimously by the Legislature.
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Governor Mills Signs Legislation Banning Conversion Therapy into Law

Governor Janet Mills today signed into law a bill banning conversion therapy, a practice condemned by the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, and American Medical Association. LD 1025, An Act To Prohibit the Provision of Conversion Therapy to Minors by Certain Licensed Professionals, sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Ryan Fecteau,prohibits licensed professionals from advertising and administering so-called conversion therapy methodology to minors. It passed the Legislature with bipartisan support.
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Governor Mills Nominates Former Chair of Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee to Lead Maine PUC

Former Senate Majority Leader Phil Bartlett helped shepherd some of the state’s leading energy initiatives into law during time in Legislature
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Governor Mills Signs Groundbreaking Paid Leave Bill into Law

Governor Janet Mills today signed into law a groundbreaking bill to create a statewide earned paid leave policy that will result in paid leave for 85 percent of all Maine workers. The legislation, LD 369, An Act Authorizing Earned Employee Leave sponsored by Senator Rebecca Millett, requires companies with more than 10 employees to offer earned leave. Small businesses and seasonal employees are exempt.
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