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Sen. Baldacci applauds support for mobile home communities in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Sen. Baldacci applauds support for mobile home communities in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Posted: June 27, 2025

AUGUSTA — As the First Special Session of the 132nd Legislature adjourned for the summer, Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, applauded the inclusion of...

Governor Mills signs Sen. Baldacci bill to help Mainers access health insurance and primary care

Governor Mills signs Sen. Baldacci bill to help Mainers access health insurance and primary care

Posted: June 18, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 9, Governor Janet Mills signed into law LD 1310, “An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Insurance Coverage of Preventive and...

Governor Mills signs Sen. Beebe-Center bill to support Maine State Ferry Service retirees

Governor Mills signs Sen. Beebe-Center bill to support Maine State Ferry Service retirees

Posted: June 17, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 10, Governor Janet Mills signed into law LD 280, “An Act to Establish Lifetime Ferry Passes for Retired Maine State Ferry...

Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Rafferty bill to support environmental education in Maine

Posted: June 10, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 9, the Maine Senate voted 20-14 in favor of LD 1543, “An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network,” a bill...

Senate gives initial approval of Sen. Rafferty bill to promote a high-quality teacher workforce

Senate gives initial approval of Sen. Rafferty bill to promote a high-quality teacher workforce

Posted: June 06, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, the Maine Senate voted 19-13 in favor of LD 470, “Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Review Teacher Mentoring...

Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Baldacci bill that would lower property taxes

Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Baldacci bill that would lower property taxes

Posted: June 06, 2025

AUGUSTA — Yesterday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in favor of LD 140, “An Act to Incrementally Increase the Homestead Property Tax...

Senate gives initial approval of Sen. Baldacci bill to support child care workers

Senate gives initial approval of Sen. Baldacci bill to support child care workers

Posted: June 05, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 2, the Maine Senate unanimously voted in favor of LD 561, “An Act to Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements for Certain Child Care...

Senate sends Sen. Beebe-Center bill to support Maine State Ferry Service retirees to Governor’s desk

Senate sends Sen. Beebe-Center bill to support Maine State Ferry Service retirees to Governor’s desk

Posted: June 05, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, June 3, the Maine Senate unanimously sent LD 280, “An Act to Establish Lifetime Ferry Passes for Retired Maine State Ferry...

Senate gives initial approval of Senator Rafferty bill to assist with student housing insecurity and homelessness

Senate gives initial approval of Senator Rafferty bill to assist with student housing insecurity and homelessness

Posted: May 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, the Maine Senate voted in favor of LD 384, “An Act to Prevent Student Homelessness,” a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty,...

Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Baldacci bill to help Mainers access health insurance

Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Baldacci bill to help Mainers access health insurance

Posted: May 27, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, the Maine Senate voted in favor of LD 1310, “An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Insurance Coverage of Preventive and Primary...