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Committee unanimously approves Sen. Rafferty bill to implement sexual assault kit tracking system in Maine

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Rafferty bill to implement sexual assault kit tracking system in Maine

Posted: May 23, 2023

AUGUSTA – Earlier this month, the Legislature’s Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty,...

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Rafferty bill to reduce Maine’s teacher shortage

Posted: May 23, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate unanimously passed a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. LD 335, “An Act to Improve Educator...

Committee backs Sen. Daughtry bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping

Committee backs Sen. Daughtry bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping

Posted: May 19, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to promote native...

Committee supports Sen. Duson bill to end the sale of flavored tobacco

Committee supports Sen. Duson bill to end the sale of flavored tobacco

Posted: May 19, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, to end...

Senate gives initial support to Lawrence bill to protect utility customers and improve transparency around rate hikes

Senate gives initial support to Lawrence bill to protect utility customers and improve transparency around rate hikes

Posted: May 19, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in favor of a bill from Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, to help protect utility customers...

Reny, Perry introduce legislation to rein in prescription drug prices

Reny, Perry introduce legislation to rein in prescription drug prices

Posted: May 16, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Senator Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, and Rep. Anne Perry, D-Calais, introduced legislation to lower the price of prescription...

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Brenner bill to improve grant process for farmers

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Brenner bill to improve grant process for farmers

Posted: May 16, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate gave initial approval to a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to streamline the grant funding...

Committee unanimously backs Sen. LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications  

Committee unanimously backs Sen. LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications  

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, LD 1828, “An Act Regarding Enhanced 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points,” sponsored by Sen. David LaFountain,...

Sen. Duson proposes bill to create transitional housing

Sen. Duson proposes bill to create transitional housing

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, introduced a bill to help address the housing crisis. LD 1721, “An Act to Create Transitional...

Committee give bipartisan support to Sen. Brenner bill to expand health care coverage for donor breast milk

Committee give bipartisan support to Sen. Brenner bill to expand health care coverage for donor breast milk

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted 11-1 in favor of a bill from Sen....