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Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier introduce bipartisan Paid Family and Medical Leave proposal

Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier introduce bipartisan Paid Family and Medical Leave proposal

Posted: May 25, 2023

Sen. Daughtry and Rep. Cloutier speak at a press conference to introduce their Paid Family and Medical Leave bill on Thursday, March 25. AUGUSTA...

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Posted: August 22, 2022

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President Jackson, Senate Majority Leaders Vitelli and Daughtry react to Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade

President Jackson, Senate Majority Leaders Vitelli and Daughtry react to Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade

Posted: June 24, 2022

The ruling goes against nearly 50 years of precedent on abortion rights AUGUSTA – This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in the...

COVID-19 Response & Resources

COVID-19 Response & Resources

Posted: April 22, 2020

We hope you and your family are well despite these challenging times. With the situation rapidly changing, we wanted to make sure there was one...

Building It Together: Paid Family and Medical Leave

Building It Together: Paid Family and Medical Leave

Posted: May 24, 2023

Click to Read the Latest Sponsor's Amendment to LD 1964 (May 24, 2023) Many Mainers have invested time and energy to create the most...

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

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,...

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Rafferty bill to reduce Maine’s teacher shortage

Posted: May 23, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate unanimously passed a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. LD 335, “An Act to Improve Educator...

Committee backs Sen. Daughtry bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping

Committee backs Sen. Daughtry bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping

Posted: May 19, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to promote native...

Committee supports Sen. Duson bill to end the sale of flavored tobacco

Committee supports Sen. Duson bill to end the sale of flavored tobacco

Posted: May 19, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, to end...

Senate gives initial support to Lawrence bill to protect utility customers and improve transparency around rate hikes

Senate gives initial support to Lawrence bill to protect utility customers and improve transparency around rate hikes

Posted: May 19, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in favor of a bill from Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, to help protect utility customers...

Reny, Perry introduce legislation to rein in prescription drug prices

Reny, Perry introduce legislation to rein in prescription drug prices

Posted: May 16, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Senator Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, and Rep. Anne Perry, D-Calais, introduced legislation to lower the price of prescription...

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Brenner bill to improve grant process for farmers

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Brenner bill to improve grant process for farmers

Posted: May 16, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate gave initial approval to a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to streamline the grant funding...

Committee unanimously backs Sen. LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications  

Committee unanimously backs Sen. LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications  

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, LD 1828, “An Act Regarding Enhanced 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points,” sponsored by Sen. David LaFountain,...