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Sen. Rafferty scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

Posted: June 24, 2026

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive...

Sen. Rafferty shares 2026 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Posted: March 03, 2026

AUGUSTA – Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and...

Gov. Mills allows Sen. Rafferty bill to require automated external defibrillator policies at school-sponsored athletic events to become law

Posted: January 14, 2026

AUGUSTA – On January 7, 2026, Gov. Mills announced that she will allow a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, to become a...

Sen. Rafferty celebrated for perfect voting record on reproductive rights

Posted: October 20, 2025

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive...

Sen. Rafferty earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO for voting record supporting working families

Posted: October 08, 2025

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, received a perfect score in the Maine AFL-CIO’s 2025 Legislative Scorecard for his voting...

New law to support environmental education in Maine takes effect

Posted: September 30, 2025

AUGUSTA — On September 24, a new law introduced by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, went into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier...

New law to help prevent student homelessness takes effect

Posted: September 24, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, a new law introduced by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, went into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year....

Sen. Rafferty bill to support environmental education in Maine becomes law

Posted: July 17, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 25, LD 1543, “An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network,” a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk,...

Gov. Janet Mills signs Sen. Rafferty bill to prevent student homelessness

Posted: July 16, 2025

AUGUSTA — On July 1, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 384, “An Act to Prevent Student Homelessness,” a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty,...

Senate enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to promote a high-quality teacher workforce

Posted: July 11, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 25, the Senate sent LD 470, “Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Review Teacher Mentoring Programs in Maine...