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Category: Senator Rafferty

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Rafferty bill to address and improve student learning affected by COVID-19

Posted: March 04, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, March 3, the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty,...

Sen. Curry introduces bill to enhance strategic planning for EMS departments

Posted: February 03, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill that would help support EMS departments across the state. The bill, LD...

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to ensure Maine graduates have easy access to transcripts

Posted: January 12, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to help ensure graduates in Maine have access to their own transcripts....

Laws championed by Sen. Rafferty take effect

Posted: October 19, 2021

AUGUSTA — A series of non-emergency laws sponsored and championed by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, that support Maine children, seniors,...

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

Posted: October 18, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, received a perfect score from the Maine AFL-CIO’s 2021 Legislative Scorecard for his voting record to...

Sen. Rafferty bill to increase communication between school boards and educators becomes law

Posted: July 14, 2021

AUGUSTA – Recently, a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, became law. LD 816, “An Act To Improve Communication between School Boards and...

Sen. Rafferty celebrates passage of Maine budget that increases state share of education funding to 55 percent

Posted: June 30, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Legislature passed a bipartisan state budget deal. One of the key measures included in the budget increases the...

Senate passes Sen. Curry bill to help veterans and their families

Posted: May 21, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to help Maine veterans and service members and...

Sens. Daughtry, Rafferty praise plan to reach 55 percent funding for education for the first time in 17 years

Posted: May 12, 2021

AUGUSTA – Today, Gov. Janet T. Mill unveiled her supplemental budget proposal, which includes $187 million for public education. Under this...

Sen. Rafferty introduces Veterans Bill of Rights proposal

Posted: April 06, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, introduced a Veterans Bill of Rights proposal, which would help guarantee veterans in Maine...