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Sen. Vitelli introduces Reproductive Rights Amendment on 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Sen. Vitelli introduces Reproductive Rights Amendment on 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Posted: January 22, 2024

Sen. Eloise Vitelli speaks at a press conference introducing LD 780, the Reproductive Rights Amendment. AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Eloise...

Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to protect Maine's farmland

Posted: January 17, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee held a public hearing of a bill from Sen. Stacy...

Education Committee supports Sen. Daughtry bill to invest in Maine’s comprehensive sexual education curriculum

Education Committee supports Sen. Daughtry bill to invest in Maine’s comprehensive sexual education curriculum

Posted: January 16, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs voted 7-3 in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie...

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to support family services offered by the Office of Child and Family Services

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to support family services offered by the Office of Child and Family Services

Posted: January 16, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced a bill to implement a recommendation from Maine’s Child Welfare Advisory Panel...

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to invest in Maine’s comprehensive sexual education curriculum

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to invest in Maine’s comprehensive sexual education curriculum

Posted: January 09, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced a bill to invest in Maine’s comprehensive sexual education curriculum. LD...

Sen. Hickman proposes emergency legislation to provide financial relief for businesses effected by December storm

Sen. Hickman proposes emergency legislation to provide financial relief for businesses effected by December storm

Posted: January 09, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislative Council unanimously approved a bill proposed by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, to provide fiscal relief for...

Public hearing scheduled for Vitelli bill to enshrine reproductive rights in Maine Constitution

Public hearing scheduled for Vitelli bill to enshrine reproductive rights in Maine Constitution

Posted: January 09, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary announced a public hearing for LD 780, “RESOLUTION, Proposing an...

Sen. Hickman proposes emergency legislation to provide financial relief for businesses affected by December storm

Posted: January 09, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislative Council approved a bill proposed by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, to provide fiscal relief for businesses...

Commission to study expanded access to preschool votes on report, recommendations

Commission to study expanded access to preschool votes on report, recommendations

Posted: December 13, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Commission to Study the Expansion of Public Preschool and Early Care and Education voted on its draft report and final...

Sen. Curry submits bill to protect residents’ property rights in construction of transmission line

Sen. Curry submits bill to protect residents’ property rights in construction of transmission line

Posted: November 17, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, successfully convinced members of the Legislative Council to allow his bill to protect the...