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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Libby law to reduce lead poisoning rates

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Libby law to reduce lead poisoning rates

Posted: June 27, 2019

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to reduce lead poisoning rates among Maine children, LD 1116 “An Act To Strengthen the Lead...

Deschambault clergy sexual abuse prevention bill signed into law

Posted: June 27, 2019

AUGUSTA —On Thursday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law legislation sponsored by Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, that criminalizes licensed...

Senate Democrats' comprehensive prescription drug reform package becomes law

Senate Democrats' comprehensive prescription drug reform package becomes law

Posted: June 26, 2019

Legislation makes prescription medication more affordable and more accessible while holding pharmaceutical companies and corporate middlemen...

Senate passes Bellows bill to empower public employees when private data is stolen

Senate passes Bellows bill to empower public employees when private data is stolen

Posted: June 21, 2019

On Thursday, the Maine Senate unanimously enacted for a bill from Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, to require that municipalities and school...

Senate passes Libby bill to better compensate victims of property crimes

Senate passes Libby bill to better compensate victims of property crimes

Posted: June 21, 2019

A bill sponsored by Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, would compensate victims of property crimes more quickly and fully than they are now. LD 1550, “An...

Senate unanimously enacts Bellows bill to improve addiction recovery services in Maine

Senate unanimously enacts Bellows bill to improve addiction recovery services in Maine

Posted: June 21, 2019

On Thursday, the Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, to improve addiction recovery services and outcomes...

Senate passes Bellows bill to increase staffing for Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program

Senate passes Bellows bill to increase staffing for Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program

Posted: June 21, 2019

A bill sponsored by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, LD 1094, “An Act To Increase Funding for Staffing for the Child Welfare Services Ombudsman...

Senate enacts Bellows bill to curb student hunger

Senate enacts Bellows bill to curb student hunger

Posted: June 21, 2019

The Maine Senate voted unanimously on Thursday for a bill introduced by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, to modernize the application process for...

Senate enacts Libby bill to strengthen health insurance and retirement fund for firefighters and law enforcement officers

Senate enacts Libby bill to strengthen health insurance and retirement fund for firefighters and law enforcement officers

Posted: June 21, 2019

Legislation from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to strengthen the Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters...

Gov. Mills signs Deschambault bill to permit alcohol tastings at farmers’ markets into law

Posted: June 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford to allow free alcohol tastings in farmers’ markets and update certain restrictions...