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Governor Mills signs bill championed by Sen. Duson to establish Maine Blue Economy Center

Posted: April 23, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 16, Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill to establish the Blue Economy Center, a proposal recommended by the Blue...

Governor Mills signs Sen. Nangle bill to support survivors of human trafficking

Posted: April 23, 2026

Legislation provides temporary funding bridge after unexplained federal delay disrupts critical services. AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 15,...

Governor Mills signs Sen. Nangle bill to bolster protections for Maine’s natural resources

Posted: April 23, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 15, Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill sponsored by Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, that will aid local municipalities in...

Governor signs Sen. Chip Curry bill to support local communities and strengthen housing development

Posted: April 23, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 16, the Governor signed into law legislation sponsored by Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast. The bill, LD 2225,...

Sen. Brenner bill to develop a climate superfund signed into law

Posted: April 22, 2026

AUGUSTA – Last week, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough. LD 1870 will initiate the...

Sen. Brenner bill to require insurance coverage for PFAS blood serum testing signed into law

Posted: April 22, 2026

AUGUSTA — Last week, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed into law legislation sponsored by Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough. LD 582 will require...

Sen. Ingwersen bill to increase access to local food signed by Governor

Posted: April 22, 2026

AUGUSTA – On April 16, a bill from Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, was signed into law. LD 468, “An Act to Address Food Insecurity by...

Governor signs Sen. Hickman bill giving Indigenous peoples free access to Maine State parks

Posted: April 22, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 15, the Governor signed into law LD 14, “An Act to Provide Indigenous Peoples Free Access to State Parks,”...

Governor signs Sen. Hickman bill to support the health of Gagetown veterans and reestablish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission

Posted: April 22, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 15, the Governor signed into law LD 1640, “An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Gagetown Harmful...

Governor signs Sen. Talbot Ross bill to strengthen local control for municipal and county jails

Posted: April 21, 2026

AUGUSTA – On Monday, April 13, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill introduced by Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, that reaffirms local...