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Committee advances Sen. Brenner bill to expand access to eye care

Posted: February 25, 2026

AUGUSTA – Last week, the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee advanced a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to...

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Bill introduced to promote safety in legislative service amidst rise in political threats

Posted: February 18, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, introduced legislation to improve safety for Mainers who step up...

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Sen. Grohoski applauds research and development investments in Senate District 7

Posted: February 18, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, celebrated $10,353,085 of research and development awards and private sector matching funds to...

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Sen. Bailey introduces bill strengthening Maine’s landmark medical debt law

Posted: February 17, 2026

The bill builds on the Senator’s law that bans medical debt from consumer reports. AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Feb. 17, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco,...

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Sen. Chip Curry appointed to multistate housing committee

Posted: February 17, 2026

AUGUSTA — Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, has appointed Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to serve on the Council of State Governments...

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Emergency measure to address staffing crisis in Maine’s nursing homes introduced by Sen. Nicole Grohoski

Posted: February 17, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Feb. 11, Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, introduced legislation to support the long-term care sector in Maine....

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Committee advances Sen. Chip Curry bill to expand safe, flexible auto financing options for Maine consumers

Posted: February 13, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Feb. 11, a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, that would make it easier for Mainers to afford the vehicles they rely on...

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Committee advances Sen. Nangle bill to support survivors of human trafficking

Posted: February 13, 2026

Legislation would provide a temporary funding bridge after unexplained federal delay disrupts critical services. AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Feb....

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Sen. Duson introduces bill to strengthen civil liberties of Maine residents, bolster access to legal representation

Posted: February 11, 2026

AUGUSTA — Yesterday, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, introduced LD 2176, “An Act to Create a Right to Judicial...

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Sen. Tipping applauds research and development investments in University of Maine

Posted: February 11, 2026

Funding made possible by a voter-approved bond supported by Sen. Tipping in 2024 AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Penobscot celebrated...

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