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Category: Health and Human Services

Sen. Pierce introduces key legislation to protect access to essential health care, reproductive care services

Posted: March 10, 2025

AUGUSTA ­­— On March 10, 2025, Maine Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, introduced LD 143, An Act to Improve...

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Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee recommends against cuts to child care

Posted: March 07, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services voted against cuts to...

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Sen. Ingwersen to chair the Health and Human Services Committee, serve on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee for the 132nd Maine State Legislature 

Posted: December 17, 2024

AUGUSTA — Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, has been appointed by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to serve as Senate chair of the...

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Committee approves Sen. Brenner bill to expand consideration for proposed summer camp rules

Posted: March 15, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Health and Human Services Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, that would expand...

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Sen. Brenner introduces bill to expand consideration for proposed summer camp rules

Posted: March 06, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill that would expand consideration for proposed rule changes regarding...

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Senate enacts Sen. Ingwersen bill to increase Mainers’ access to immunizations

Posted: June 12, 2023

AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. The bill, LD 1151, “An Act Concerning the...

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Senate unanimously approves Sen. Ingwersen bill to increase Mainer’s access to immunizations

Posted: May 31, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, May 25, the Maine Senate gave unanimous approval in an initial vote to a bill from Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. The...

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Sen. Pierce bill to increase funding for Maine Family Planning earns initial Senate approval

Posted: May 26, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, LD 1478, “An Act to Improve Women's Health and Economic Security by Funding Family Planning Services,” earned the...

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Sen. Pierce introduces bill to provide increased funding to Maine Family Planning

Posted: April 19, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, introduced a bill to provide continuing, increased funding for Maine Family Planning...

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Committee unanimously backs Sen. Duson bill to support sexual assault response advocates

Posted: April 04, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously in favor of a bill from Sen. Jill Duson,...

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