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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Bailey bill to expand access to justice for domestic violence survivors into law

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Bailey bill to expand access to justice for domestic violence survivors into law

Posted: May 05, 2022

AUGUSTA — On April 20, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law legislation from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that will better protect survivors of domestic...

Diamond bill to support survivors of human trafficking, childhood kidnapping signed into law by Gov. Mills

Diamond bill to support survivors of human trafficking, childhood kidnapping signed into law by Gov. Mills

Posted: May 04, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 21, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham. LD 1943, “An Act To Expand the...

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Daughtry's bill to protect Mainers from discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyle

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Daughtry's bill to protect Mainers from discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyle

Posted: May 03, 2022

AUGUSTA — Last week, Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to enshrine the Crown Act into state law. LD 598,...

Sen. Libby bill to support affordable housing, preserve historic downtowns signed into law by Gov. Mills

Posted: May 03, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 27, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, extending the Maine Historic...

Senate enacts Sen. Maxmin’s bill to create semi-open primaries

Senate enacts Sen. Maxmin’s bill to create semi-open primaries

Posted: April 27, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, that would create semi-open primaries in Maine. LD 231,...

Senate enacts Claxton bill to provide funding for Meals on Wheels programs

Senate enacts Claxton bill to provide funding for Meals on Wheels programs

Posted: April 27, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, April 25, a bill from Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, was enacted by the Maine Senate. The bill, LD 485, “An Act To...

Senate enacts Sanborn bill to prevent insurance companies from double-billing patients for prescription drugs

Senate enacts Sanborn bill to prevent insurance companies from double-billing patients for prescription drugs

Posted: April 27, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland. The bill, LD 1783, “An Act To Require Health...

Senate enacts Claxton bill to protect access to care for rural and low-income Mainers

Senate enacts Claxton bill to protect access to care for rural and low-income Mainers

Posted: April 27, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, April 25, a bill from Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, was enacted in the Maine Senate. LD 1787, “An Act To Improve the Quality...

Senate enacts Sen. Curry bill to help EMS departments across Maine

Senate enacts Sen. Curry bill to help EMS departments across Maine

Posted: April 26, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to help support EMS departments across the state. LD 1859,...

Senate backs measures from Sen. Carney to help protect health of mothers and infants

Senate backs measures from Sen. Carney to help protect health of mothers and infants

Posted: April 25, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to help protect the health and well being of...