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Sen. Nangle introduces bill to support survivors of human trafficking

Posted: February 05, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Feb. 4, Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, introduced legislation to ensure survivors of human trafficking in Maine can continue...

Committee advances Sen. Carney bill to improve electricity affordability

Posted: February 04, 2026

AUGUSTA – Yesterday, the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted to advance LD 1949, “An Act Regarding Energy Fairness.”...

Sen. Tim Nangle congratulates Dale F. Doughty of Pittston on confirmation as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Transportation

Posted: February 03, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, Senate chair of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee, congratulated Dale F. Doughty, of...

Sen. Chip Curry introduces bill to expand safe, flexible auto financing options for Maine consumers

Posted: February 03, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced legislation aimed at making it easier for Maine people to afford the vehicles they rely on...

Committee supports Sen. Ingwersen bill to promote mental health and wellness in heritage industries

Posted: February 03, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee gave its unanimous, bipartisan support to a bill from Sen....

Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Ingwersen bill to better protect state food security programs from federal cuts in funding

Posted: February 03, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the Maine Senate gave its initial support to a bill from Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. LD 2004, “An Act to...

Committee advances Sen. Carney bill to clarify protections against foreclosure

Posted: February 03, 2026

AUGUSTA – On Jan. 30, the Judiciary Committee advanced a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to clarify protections against foreclosure...

Sen. Hickman bill to support Maine farmers through state institutions’ food buying contracts goes into law

Posted: February 02, 2026

AUGUSTA — Last month, LD 1141, “An Act to Increase the Procurement of Maine Foods by Certain State Institutions” became law without the...

Committee unanimously advances Sen. Tim Nangle bill to codify 988 crisis lifeline in Maine law

Posted: February 02, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Jan. 29, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee unanimously voted to advance a bill from Sen. Tim Nangle,...

Committee endorses Sen. Mike Tipping bill to guarantee Mainers the right to repair their own electronic devices, support small electronic repair shops in Maine

Posted: February 02, 2026

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Jan. 29, the Housing and Economic Development Committee endorsed a bill from Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono. LD 1908,...