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Sen. Hickman bill to help schools deal with students engaging in unsafe behaviors receives unanimous committee support

Posted: March 26, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, February 26, Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, introduced legislation before the Committee on Education and Cultural...

Judiciary Committee supports Sen. Duson bill to bolster privacy of Maine tenants, protect against retaliation

Posted: March 26, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, March 20, a bill sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, that would bolster tenant...

Maine Senate passes Sen. Bailey bill to strengthen Maine’s landmark medical debt law

Posted: March 26, 2026

The bill builds on the Senator’s law that bans medical debt from consumer reports. AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, March 25, the Maine Senate sent a...

Sen. Tepler bill establishing a battery stewardship program in Maine advances in Legislature

Posted: March 26, 2026

AUGUSTA — This week, the Maine Senate and House voted unanimously to pass a bill introduced by Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham. The bill, LD...

Sen. Ingwersen bill to promote mental health and wellness in heritage industries signed into law

Posted: March 26, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Monday, March 23, a bill from Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, was signed into law. LD 2144, “Resolve, to Establish a Working...

Bill to establish Maine Blue Economy Center clears Economic Development Committee

Posted: March 26, 2026

AUGUSTA — On March 12, the Legislature’s Housing and Economic Development voted to support a bill to establish the Blue Economy Center, a...

Sen. Hickman shares 2026 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Posted: March 25, 2026

AUGUSTA – Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and...

Sen. Brenner honors Heather Perry, Maine Superintendent of the Year

Sen. Brenner honors Heather Perry, Maine Superintendent of the Year

Posted: March 25, 2026

AUGUSTA — On March 18, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, presented a legislative sentiment to Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry recognizing her...

Maine Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Curry bill to support affordable housing development

Posted: March 25, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, the Maine Senate gave initial approval to LD 2057, “An Act to Support Rehabilitation and Development of Affordable...

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Carney bill to improve electricity affordability

Posted: March 24, 2026

AUGUSTA – Yesterday, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed an electricity affordability bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, into law. LD 1949,...