Stay up to date:

Newsroom

Senate supports Sen. Baldacci bill to help parents of disabled children

Senate supports Sen. Baldacci bill to help parents of disabled children

Posted: June 03, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, to allow parents who are providing in-home...

Senate enacts Sen. Baldacci bill to allow police officers, firefighters and public safety workers to rejoin Maine Public Employees Retirement System

Posted: June 03, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor. The bill, LD 711, “An Act To Allow Certain Police...

Senate enacts Sen. Brenner bill to provide Mainers free assistance with health insurance

Senate enacts Sen. Brenner bill to provide Mainers free assistance with health insurance

Posted: June 02, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough. LD 631, “An Act To Provide Funding for...

Maine Senate passes Sen. Claxton bill to protect rights of public employees

Maine Senate passes Sen. Claxton bill to protect rights of public employees

Posted: June 02, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate passed a bill from Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn. LD 824, “An Act To Extend the Protections Provided to...

Senate supports Sen. Daughtry bill to help school resource officers better serve diverse student populations

Senate supports Sen. Daughtry bill to help school resource officers better serve diverse student populations

Posted: June 02, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to help ensure school resource officers...

Sen. Luchini bill to support Maine theaters signed into law

Sen. Luchini bill to support Maine theaters signed into law

Posted: June 01, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, May 25, a bill from Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, to support Maine theaters and performing arts centers was signed into...

Sen. Brenner bill to require insurance coverage for certified midwife services signed into law

Sen. Brenner bill to require insurance coverage for certified midwife services signed into law

Posted: June 01, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, May 25, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough. LD 600, “An Act To...

Sen. Deschambault bill to create public registry of AEDs signed into law

Posted: May 28, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, to create a registry of automated...

Sen. Bailey bill to help towns support veterans by easing property tax burden signed into law

Posted: May 28, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. The bill, LD 191, “An Act To Permit...

Committee gives bipartisan approval to Sen. Diamond bill to increase penalty for sex trafficking children

Committee gives bipartisan approval to Sen. Diamond bill to increase penalty for sex trafficking children

Posted: May 27, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, that would increase the penalty for sex trafficking children 14 years old and...