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Category: Health and Human Services

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Sen. Duson introduces bill to support sexual assault response advocates

Posted: March 27, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, introduced a bill to provide additional funding for sexual assault response services in Maine....