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Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Rafferty bill to support environmental education in Maine

Posted: June 10, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 9, the Maine Senate voted 20-14 in favor of LD 1543, “An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network,” a bill...

Senate gives initial approval of Sen. Rafferty bill to promote a high-quality teacher workforce

Posted: June 06, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, the Maine Senate voted 19-13 in favor of LD 470, “Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Review Teacher Mentoring...

Senate gives initial approval of Senator Rafferty bill to assist with student housing insecurity and homelessness

Posted: May 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, the Maine Senate voted in favor of LD 384, “An Act to Prevent Student Homelessness,” a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty,...

Legislative committee backs Sen. Rafferty effort to promote a high-quality teacher workforce

Posted: May 20, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 14, the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted in favor of a proposal from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, to...

Sen. Rafferty celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to three towns in District 34

Posted: May 13, 2025

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, is pleased to announce that three towns in Senate District 34 are recipients of a Community Action Grant...

Committee approves Senator Rafferty bill to support environmental education in Maine

Posted: May 02, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 2, 2025, The Education and Cultural Affairs committee voted 8-5 in favor of a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk....

Sen. Rafferty introduces legislation to improve railway safety in Maine

Posted: May 01, 2025

AUGUSTA — On April 30, 2025, Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, introduced LD 1015, “An Act to Require a Minimum of 2 Persons on a Crew for the...

Senator Rafferty introduces bill to support environmental education in Maine

Posted: April 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — On April 25, 2025, Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, introduced LD 1543, “An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network,” during...

Governor Mills signs Sen. Rafferty bill to protect survivors of domestic abuse

Posted: April 15, 2025

AUGUSTA — On April 11, 2025, Governor Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. The bill, LD 586, “An Act...

Sen. Joe Rafferty bill to protect victims of domestic abuse passed by the Senate, headed to Governor’s desk

Posted: April 09, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 8, the Senate unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. LD 586, “An Act to Provide a...