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Sen. Vitelli bill to expand access to child care and early education in Maine signed into law

Sen. Vitelli bill to expand access to child care and early education in Maine signed into law

Posted: August 01, 2023

AUGUSTA – A bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to improve child care in Maine has become law. LD 1799, “An Act to Expand Maine's...

Maine Senate enacts Sen. Duson bill to create a blue economy task force

Maine Senate enacts Sen. Duson bill to create a blue economy task force

Posted: July 31, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate enacted and funded a bill sponsored by Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland. LD 1286, “Resolve, to Establish the...

Sen. LaFountain honors local Civil Air Patrol Cadet Colonel

Sen. LaFountain honors local Civil Air Patrol Cadet Colonel

Posted: July 25, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, July 20, Sen. Dave LaFountain, D-Winslow, presented a legislative sentiment to Cadet Colonel Paul A. Southwick of Albion,...

Bills from Sen. Brenner, Reny to remove barriers to health care become law

Bills from Sen. Brenner, Reny to remove barriers to health care become law

Posted: July 25, 2023

AUGUSTA – Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law two bills from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, and Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, that will...

Reny bill to increase affordable housing options in rural Maine signed into law

Reny bill to increase affordable housing options in rural Maine signed into law

Posted: July 24, 2023

AUGUSTA – Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law a bill from Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, that would increase affordable housing options in rural...

Bills from Carney, Tipping to protect tenants who are facing eviction become law

Bills from Carney, Tipping to protect tenants who are facing eviction become law

Posted: July 19, 2023

AUGUSTA – Two bills that protect Maine tenants from unfair evictions recently became law. LD 45, “An Act to Prevent Retaliatory Evictions,”...

Governor signs Brenner, Vitelli proposal to help build solar energy project on contaminated farmland

Governor signs Brenner, Vitelli proposal to help build solar energy project on contaminated farmland

Posted: July 19, 2023

AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law a joint proposal from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, and Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, that...

Sen. Curry bill to improve EMS career pathways becomes law

Sen. Curry bill to improve EMS career pathways becomes law

Posted: July 19, 2023

Augusta — Recently, a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to study and strengthen education and professional development for emergency medical...

Sen. Curry bill to construct suicide prevention barriers on Penobscot Narrows Bridge becomes law

Sen. Curry bill to construct suicide prevention barriers on Penobscot Narrows Bridge becomes law

Posted: July 19, 2023

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills. LD 1120, “Resolve, to Install a Suicide Barrier on...

Vitelli bill to advance Maine’s energy independence and stability signed into law

Vitelli bill to advance Maine’s energy independence and stability signed into law

Posted: July 18, 2023

AUGUSTA – Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic. LD 1850, “An Act Relating to Energy Storage and the...