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Sen. Diamond introduces bill to create separate Department of Child and Family Services

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to create separate Department of Child and Family Services

Posted: April 14, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, introduced a bill to better protect Maine’s children by creating the Department of Child and...

Sen. Libby bill introduces bill to support youth homeless shelters

Sen. Libby bill introduces bill to support youth homeless shelters

Posted: April 08, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, introduced a bill to help youth homeless shelters better serve people in their care. LD 1076,...

Sen. Deschambault introduces bill to support domestic violence survivors

Sen. Deschambault introduces bill to support domestic violence survivors

Posted: April 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, introduced a bill to support domestic violence survivors by making it a Class C crime...

Sen. Carney introduces bill to address racial disparity in prenatal care

Sen. Carney introduces bill to address racial disparity in prenatal care

Posted: April 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced a bill to help address racial disparity in prenatal care among Maine women....

Sen. Rafferty introduces Veterans Bill of Rights proposal

Sen. Rafferty introduces Veterans Bill of Rights proposal

Posted: April 06, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, introduced a Veterans Bill of Rights proposal, which would help guarantee veterans in Maine...

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to strengthen Maine’s sexual assault laws

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to strengthen Maine’s sexual assault laws

Posted: April 05, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, introduced a bill to strengthen Maine’s sexual assault laws. LD 877, “An Act to Expand the...

The Maine Legislature approves Back-to-Basics Budget

The Maine Legislature approves Back-to-Basics Budget

Posted: March 30, 2021

The Back-to-Basics Budget funds schools, rural health care and property tax relief AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Legislature adopted a responsible...

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Bailey bill to help towns support veterans

Posted: March 30, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, the Legislature’s Taxation Committee approved a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, to allow municipalities to opt in to a...

Sen. Lawrence introduces legislation to boost veteran retirement benefits

Posted: March 30, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, introduced LD 956, “An Act To Amend the Eligibility Criteria for Creditable Service in the...

Committee approves Sen. Miramant bill to expand ranked-choice voting

Committee approves Sen. Miramant bill to expand ranked-choice voting

Posted: March 29, 2021

AUGUSTA — On March 26, the Legislature's Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee approved a bill from Sen. David Miramant, D-Camden, to expand the...