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Senate gives unanimous support to Breen bill to address behavioral health staffing shortage

Posted: June 11, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation from Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, to address the shortage of behavioral health care workers in Maine, was approved by the...

Breen introduces bill to review, improve mental health services in Maine

Posted: May 15, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, introduced a bill that would form a working group to study and recommend improvements for mental health...

Breen backs bill to improve Freedom of Access Act in Maine

Posted: May 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, testified in support of a bill to improve government accountability and transparency on Wednesday. LD 1575,...

Sen. Breen’s bill to increase wages for healthcare providers passes committee

Posted: May 10, 2019

AUGUSTA—A bill introduced by Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, to raise reimbursement rates for healthcare workers was approved on Monday by the Health...

Breen backs bill to improve Freedom of Access Act in Maine

Posted: May 01, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, testified in support of a bill to improve government accountability and transparency on Wednesday. LD 1575,...

Senate Democrats release statement on revenue forecasting report

Posted: May 01, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Revenue Forecasting Committee presented its biannual report on revenue projections at the State House on Wednesday. The report...

Sen. Breen introduces bill to provide early treatment for psychosis

Posted: April 25, 2019

AUGUSTA—Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, introduced a bill on Wednesday before the Health and Human Services Committee to direct the Department of...

Breen submits bill to improve safety at polling places

Posted: April 24, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation submitted by Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, would allow municipalities and counties to set rules regarding firearms at polling...

Sen. Breen testifies in favor of bold action to address the browntail moth infestation

Posted: April 24, 2019

AUGUSTA— Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, testified before the Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee yesterday in favor of two bills to...

Gov. Mills signs bill to allow sunscreen use in schools

Posted: April 11, 2019

AUGUSTA— Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill sponsored by Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, into law today. The bill allows students to apply sunscreen in...