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Sen. Joe Rafferty introduces bill to protect victims of domestic abuse

Posted: March 03, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, March 3, Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, introduced LD 586, “An Act to Provide a Court Authority to Issue Proximity...

Sen. Rafferty to chair the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee for the 132nd Maine State Legislature 

Posted: December 12, 2024

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, has been appointed by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to serve as Senate chair of the...

Sen. Joe Rafferty sworn into Maine Senate 

Posted: December 04, 2024

AUGUSTA — Earlier today, Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, was sworn into the Maine Senate. Sen. Rafferty was elected to his third term in the...

Sen. Rafferty introduces bill to protect Mainers from domestic violence and stalking

Posted: April 26, 2024

AUGUSTA ­­— On Wednesday, Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, introduced legislation to protect Maine victims of domestic violence and stalking by...

Sen. Rafferty welcomes the Rev. Andrew D’Angio White to the State House

Posted: April 26, 2024

AUGUSTA- Today, Sen. Joe Rafferty D-Kennebunk, welcomes the Reverend Andrew D’Angio White of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Kennebunk to the...

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

Posted: February 24, 2024

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

Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to implement sexual assault kit tracking system in Maine

Posted: June 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. LD 1484, “Resolve, Regarding the...

Senate unanimously passes Sen. Rafferty bill to prevent student homelessness

Posted: June 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Maine Senate unanimously voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. The bill, LD 1609, “An Act...

Senate enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to streamline the process for qualified educators to rejoin teacher workforce

Posted: June 12, 2023

AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. The bill, LD 753, “An Act to Allow Retired Teachers and...

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Rafferty bill to implement sexual assault kit tracking system in Maine

Posted: May 23, 2023

AUGUSTA – Earlier this month, the Legislature’s Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty,...