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Sen. Baldacci bill to reduce lung cancer rates in Maine by promoting radon testing and mitigation becomes law

Sen. Baldacci bill to reduce lung cancer rates in Maine by promoting radon testing and mitigation becomes law

Posted: July 19, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, July 15, a bill from Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, became law without the governor’s signature. LD 819, “An Act To...

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Sen. Diamond bill to extend early retirement plan to certain civilian employees of the Maine State Police becomes law

Sen. Diamond bill to extend early retirement plan to certain civilian employees of the Maine State Police becomes law

Posted: July 19, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, July 15, a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, became law without the governor’s signature. LD 1101, “An Act To...

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Sen. Vitelli bill to help more Mainers access tax assistance becomes law

Sen. Vitelli bill to help more Mainers access tax assistance becomes law

Posted: July 19, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, July 15, a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, became law without the governor’s signature. LD 1651, “An Act To...

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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Maxmin bill to help conserve the Frances Perkins Homestead

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Maxmin bill to help conserve the Frances Perkins Homestead

Posted: July 14, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, July 8, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro. LD 440, “An Act To Conserve...

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Senate funds, enacts Sen. Vitelli bill to help more Mainers access tax assistance

Senate funds, enacts Sen. Vitelli bill to help more Mainers access tax assistance

Posted: July 02, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, July 2, the Senate funded and enacted a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic. LD 1651, “An Act To Support Working...

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Senate funds, enacts Sen. Maxmin bill to help conserve the Frances Perkins Homestead

Senate funds, enacts Sen. Maxmin bill to help conserve the Frances Perkins Homestead

Posted: July 02, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, July 2, the Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to allocate funding to help conserve the Frances...

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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Maxmin criminal justice reform bill

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Maxmin criminal justice reform bill

Posted: June 29, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, June 23, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro. An amended version of LD 957, “An...

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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Diamond bill to help protect children from domestic violence

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Diamond bill to help protect children from domestic violence

Posted: June 28, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, June 23, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham. An amended version of LD 1408, “An...

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Sen. Diamond issues statement on recent child deaths and calls for reform of child welfare system

Sen. Diamond issues statement on recent child deaths and calls for reform of child welfare system

Posted: June 25, 2021

AUGUSTA – In the wake of the deaths of several young Maine children, and the subsequent criminal charging of their parents with their deaths, Sen....

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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Deschambault bill to help municipalities provide affordable housing

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Deschambault bill to help municipalities provide affordable housing

Posted: June 23, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, June 17, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford. LD 953, “An Act To...

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