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Sen. Hickman applauds investment in safe, secure elections in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Sen. Hickman applauds investment in safe, secure elections in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Posted: June 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, applauded the inclusion of funding for Maine’s elections in the biennial budget proposal passed...

Senate passes, Governor signs investments in Maine transportation led by Sen. Nangle

Senate passes, Governor signs investments in Maine transportation led by Sen. Nangle

Posted: June 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 18, 2025, the Maine Senate enacted several investments in Maine’s transportation infrastructure, sending five bills to the...

Sen. Donna Bailey effort to protect affordability and accessibility of health care in Maine signed by Governor

Sen. Donna Bailey effort to protect affordability and accessibility of health care in Maine signed by Governor

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Friday, June 20, “An Act to Protect Health Care for Rural and Underserved Areas by Prohibiting Discrimination by Participants in a...

Governor signs Sen. Reny bill to establish and fund the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park Preservation and Assistance Fund

Governor signs Sen. Reny bill to establish and fund the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park Preservation and Assistance Fund

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Friday, June 20, Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 1016, “An Act to Establish the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park...

Sen. Talbot Ross bill to expand housing stability services advances, awaits funding

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D–Portland, to expand support for Mainers experiencing chronic homelessness has been enacted by...

Sen. Nangle bill to protect Mainers from subscription and gym membership traps signed into law

Sen. Nangle bill to protect Mainers from subscription and gym membership traps signed into law

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Friday, June 20, a bill from Sen. Tim Nangle, D–Windham, that would make it easier for Mainers to cancel subscription services and...

Sen. Nangle bill to protect residents of mobile home communities signed into law

Sen. Nangle bill to protect residents of mobile home communities signed into law

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — A transformative bill from Sen. Tim Nangle, D–Windham, that protects residents of Maine’s mobile home communities has been signed...

Sen. Hickman bill to strengthen Mainers’ right to food becomes law

Sen. Hickman bill to strengthen Mainers’ right to food becomes law

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Sunday, June 15, LD 124, “An Act to Protect the Right to Food,” became law without the governor’s signature. The law, sponsored...

Sen. Reny bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers becomes law

Sen. Reny bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers becomes law

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, June 17, LD 1736, “An Act to Increase the Supply of Child Care Services Through the Use of Contracts,” became law...

Sen. Nicole Grohoski bill to increase safety for lobster and scallop fishermen becomes law

Sen. Nicole Grohoski bill to increase safety for lobster and scallop fishermen becomes law

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — Earlier this month, a bill from Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, became law without the Governor’s signature. In April, LD 1341,...