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2024 Legislative Survey — Share your thoughts with us!

2024 Legislative Survey — Share your thoughts with us!

Posted: August 23, 2024

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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...

New laws championed by Sen. Pierce take effect

New laws championed by Sen. Pierce take effect

Posted: August 12, 2024

AUGUSTA — A series of non-emergency laws sponsored and championed by Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, during the Second Regular Session of the...

New laws championed by Sen. Donna Bailey take effect

Posted: August 09, 2024

AUGUSTA —A series of non-emergency laws sponsored and championed by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, during the Second Regular Session of the 131st...

Senate sends Sen. Ingwersen bill to ensure public employees have access to long-term disability to Governor’s desk

Senate sends Sen. Ingwersen bill to ensure public employees have access to long-term disability to Governor’s desk

Posted: May 10, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Friday, the Maine Senate voted to enact and fund a bill from Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, that would improve access to long-term...

Sen. Pierce celebrates signing of bill to authorize Research and Development Bond

Sen. Pierce celebrates signing of bill to authorize Research and Development Bond

Posted: May 10, 2024

AUGUSTA ­­— On Friday, May 10, a bill sponsored by Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, was ceremoniously signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills. LD...

Sen. Curry bill to protect property owners and improve Maine’s eminent domain laws signed into law

Sen. Curry bill to protect property owners and improve Maine’s eminent domain laws signed into law

Posted: April 30, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Monday, April 22, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed into law a bill by Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast. LD 2087, “An Act to Protect Property...

Sens. Vitelli, Daughtry celebrate passage of supplemental budget, storm relief funding

Sens. Vitelli, Daughtry celebrate passage of supplemental budget, storm relief funding

Posted: April 19, 2024

Sen. Eloise Vitelli and Sen. Mattie Daughtry AUGUSTA — In the early hours of Thursday, April 18, the Maine Legislature adjourned for the year,...

Sen. Tipping bill to protect against harmful frivolous lawsuits becomes law

Sen. Tipping bill to protect against harmful frivolous lawsuits becomes law

Posted: April 16, 2024

AUGUSTA — On April 13, a bill from Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, became law. As amended, LD 870, “An Act to Strengthen Freedom of Speech...

Sens. Carney, Rotundo celebrate Maine Senate’s initial passage of suite of bills to reduce gun violence, bolster public safety

Sens. Carney, Rotundo celebrate Maine Senate’s initial passage of suite of bills to reduce gun violence, bolster public safety

Posted: April 12, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Friday evening, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a suite of bills to help improve public safety and decrease firearm-related...

Legislature enacts updated phase out of PFAS-contaminated products

Legislature enacts updated phase out of PFAS-contaminated products

Posted: April 12, 2024

The bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Mills for her approval AUGUSTA — On Friday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to enact LD 1537, “An...