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Legislative panel advances O'Neil proposal to celebrate Maine Needham candies

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AUGUSTA - The Legislature's State and Local Government Committee advanced a proposal on Thursday that would celebrate Maine's signature confection by creating Maine Needham Day. The vote was unanimous.

LD 292, sponsored by Rep. Maggie O'Neil, D-Saco, would designate the last Saturday in September each year as Maine Needham Day.

Rielly issues statement on Attorney General's report addressing sexual trauma in Maine National Guard

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AUGUSTA - Maine's Office of the Attorney General released its report this week to the Maine Legislature's Veterans and Legal Affairs (VLA) Committee outlining how the Maine National Guard investigated and prosecuted allegations of sexual assault and harassment over a five-year period. Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, who introduced the legislation authorizing the report, issued the following statement:

Roeder bill to increase access to severance pay receives committee support

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AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Labor and Housing Committee voted Tuesday to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Amy Roeder, D-Bangor, that would increase access to severance pay for Maine workers.

Current law requires notice to be given to employees, municipalities and the State regarding severance pay due to the closing, substantial shutdown or relocation of more than 100 miles of an industrial or commercial facility that employs 100 or more workers. Workers who are employed with the same employer for three or more years may be eligible for severance pay.

Terry introduces bill to support veterans relocating to Maine

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AUGUSTA - House Majority Leader Mo Terry, D-Gorham, introduced LD 265, An Act to Provide Support Services for Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life in Maine, before the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs on Monday.

The bill would help fund organizations actively recruiting retiring military members and their families to Maine, and offering support as they transition to civilian life.

Landry bill would protect Maine firefighters from harmful chemicals

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AUGUSTA - Rep. Scott Landry, D-Farmington, introduced a bill Thursday to help local fire departments limit firefighters' exposure to harmful chemicals.

"Firefighters are at a significantly increased risk for cancer because of the carcinogens they are encounter while on the job," said Landry. "It's time that we gave them the tools they need to minimize their exposure to toxic chemicals. Firefighters respond at all hours to protect our safety, and we should be doing all we can to keep them safe, too."

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