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Category: Health and Human Services

Committee unanimously supports proposals from Sens. Claxton, Curry to reform and strengthen Maine’s child welfare system

Posted: February 24, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Health and Humans Services Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, to...

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to strengthen oversight of Maine’s child protection system

Posted: February 22, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, introduced a bill to better protect Maine kids by strengthening legislative oversight of...

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to strengthen the office of the Maine Child Welfare Ombudsman

Posted: February 17, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, introduced a bill to strengthen the office of the Maine Child Welfare Ombudsman by providing...

Sen. Curry introduces bill to bolster child welfare services in Maine

Posted: February 17, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduces a bill to improve Maine’s child welfare system. LD 1755, “An Act To Enhance the...

Sen. Curry requests Government Oversight Investigation into the Department of Health and Human Services

Posted: July 09, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Friday, July 9, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, submitted a request for the Government Oversight Committee to investigate the Department...

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Maxmin bill to help older and disabled Mainers in rural communities

Posted: May 14, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, authorizing a pilot project to provide nonmedical transportation...

Committee gives unanimous, bipartisan support to Sen. Maxmin bill to bring recovery resources to more parts of Maine

Posted: April 30, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee passed a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to expand...

Sen. Curry introduces bill to ensure better housing services for seniors and Mainers with disabilities

Posted: April 29, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill to provide more housing resources for Maine seniors and people with...

Senate unanimously supports Claxton bill to bolster Meals on Wheels programs

Posted: April 28, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate unanimously passed a bill from Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn. The bill, LD 485, “An Act To Continue...

Committee unanimously supports bills from Sen. Libby, Rep. Meyer to support youth homeless shelters

Posted: April 20, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, the Legislature’s Committee on Health and Human Services voted in favor of a pair of bills to help youth homeless shelters...