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Sen. Vitelli introduces Reproductive Rights Amendment on 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Posted: January 22, 2024

Sen. Eloise Vitelli speaks at a press conference introducing LD 780, the Reproductive Rights Amendment. AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Eloise...

Committee votes unanimously in favor of Sen. Bailey bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Posted: June 07, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that would enshrine...

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Posted: May 31, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced a bill that would enshrine protections for Maine Indian children and their families...

Committee backs Sen. Daughtry bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping

Posted: May 19, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to promote native...

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping

Posted: May 08, 2023

The use of native plants, rather than non-native turf lawns, supports pollinators and protects local water supplies AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen....

Committee supports bills from Carney, Tipping to protect tenants who are facing eviction

Posted: April 07, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of two bills that protect Maine tenants from unfair evictions. An...

Carney introduces bill to protect renters from retaliatory evictions

Posted: February 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced a bill that would protect renters from unfair, retaliatory evictions. LD 45,...

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Bailey bill to expand access to justice for domestic violence survivors into law

Posted: May 05, 2022

AUGUSTA — On April 20, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law legislation from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that will better protect survivors of domestic...

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Daughtry's bill to protect Mainers from discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyle

Posted: May 03, 2022

AUGUSTA — Last week, Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to enshrine the Crown Act into state law. LD 598,...

Committee members support Sen. Diamond bill to prioritize child homicide trials

Posted: February 02, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, a portion of the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham. An amended...