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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Daughtry bill to rename Desert of Maine Overpass, memorialize Matthew MacMillan

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Daughtry bill to rename Desert of Maine Overpass, memorialize Matthew MacMillan

Posted: July 18, 2023

AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick. LD 502, “Resolve, Designating the Desert of Maine...

LaFountain bill to enhance corrections officers training signed into law by Governor

LaFountain bill to enhance corrections officers training signed into law by Governor

Posted: July 18, 2023

AUGUSTA —Sen. Dave LaFountain’s bill, LD 42, “An Act Regarding Training for Corrections Officers,” has been signed into law by Gov....

Sen. Reny bill to support school nutrition and locally-grown food becomes law

Sen. Reny bill to support school nutrition and locally-grown food becomes law

Posted: July 18, 2023

AUGUSTA – A bill from Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, was recently signed into law by Gov. Mills. LD 921, “An Act to Allow the Local Foods Fund...

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Carney bill to protect Maine workers from retaliation

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Carney bill to protect Maine workers from retaliation

Posted: July 17, 2023

AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, into law. LD 767, “An Act to Provide Uniform Protections...

Sen. Carney bill to maintain the confidentiality of phone conversations between lawyers and their clients becomes law

Sen. Carney bill to maintain the confidentiality of phone conversations between lawyers and their clients becomes law

Posted: July 17, 2023

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, has become law without the Governor’s signature. LD 1603, “An Act to Implement the...

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Brenner bill to improve grant process for farmers

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Brenner bill to improve grant process for farmers

Posted: July 14, 2023

AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet T. Mills has signed into law a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to streamline the grant funding process,...

Bipartisan budget with historic housing investments signed into law by Gov. Mills

Bipartisan budget with historic housing investments signed into law by Gov. Mills

Posted: July 14, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law the bipartisan budget approved last week by the Legislature. Included in the budget...

Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier praise Gov. Mills’ support for Paid Family and Medical Leave

Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier praise Gov. Mills’ support for Paid Family and Medical Leave

Posted: June 29, 2023

Sen. Daughtry and Rep. Cloutier speak at a press conference to introduce their Paid Family and Medical Leave bill on Thursday, March 25. AUGUSTA...

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Brenner bill to expand work opportunities for physical therapists

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Brenner bill to expand work opportunities for physical therapists

Posted: June 28, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, into law. LD 1749, “An Act to Establish the Physical...

Legislature unanimously enacts Sen. Bailey bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Legislature unanimously enacts Sen. Bailey bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Posted: June 23, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate and House enacted a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that would enshrine protections for Maine Indian...