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Gov. Mills allows Sen. Bailey bill to expand access to preventive cancer and cardiac screenings for firefighters and police officers to become law

Posted: January 08, 2026

AUGUSTA — Yesterday, Gov. Mills announced that she will allow a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, to become law. LD...

Sen. Ingwersen introduces bill to better protect state food security programs from federal cuts in funding

Posted: January 07, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, introduced a bill to better protect state food security programs from federal cuts in funding....

Sen. Mike Tipping introduces bill to guarantee Mainers the right to repair their own electronic devices, support small electronic repair shops in Maine

Posted: January 07, 2026

AUGUSTA – Today, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, introduced a bill to guarantee Mainers the right to repair their own electronic devices and support...

Sen. Baldacci celebrated for perfect voting record on reproductive rights

Posted: December 12, 2025

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights...

Sen. Tepler celebrated for perfect voting record on reproductive rights

Posted: December 12, 2025

AUGUSTA — Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights...

Sen. Reny to introduce legislation to improve access to affordable medications in rural communities

Posted: December 12, 2025

AUGUSTA — When the 132nd Maine Legislature reconvenes in January, Sen. Reny will introduce legislation to address the critical lack of access to...

Today: State commission holds hearing on effects of tariffs on Maine

Posted: December 10, 2025

AUGUSTA — The Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing today to hear from members of the public, including state...

Democratic Senate and House Leaders Affirm Support for Maine’s Somali Community, Denounce Hateful Rhetoric

Posted: December 04, 2025

AUGUSTA, ME — Maine’s Democratic House and Senate leaders today issued the following statement denouncing hateful comments by President Trump...

Sen. Ingwersen to introduce bill to promote mental health and wellness in heritage industries

Posted: December 03, 2025

AUGUSTA — When the 132nd Maine Legislature reconvenes in January, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, will introduce legislation to address the...

Sen. Tipping to join advocates for press conference urging Legislature to support funding for school meals

Posted: May 09, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, April 11, at 12:00 p.m., Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono; Caroline Trinder, MSNA President-elect and Director of RSU23 Food...