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Senate sends Sen. Daughtry bill to help create statewide paid family medical leave policy to Gov. Mills’ desk

Senate sends Sen. Daughtry bill to help create statewide paid family medical leave policy to Gov. Mills’ desk

Posted: July 19, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, that would create a commission to study the best way...

Sen. Carney bill to help new mothers access health care becomes law

Sen. Carney bill to help new mothers access health care becomes law

Posted: July 19, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, June 15, a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to help more Maine mothers access postpartum health care became...

Sen. Vitelli bill to help more Mainers access tax assistance becomes law

Sen. Vitelli bill to help more Mainers access tax assistance becomes law

Posted: July 19, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, July 15, a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, became law without the governor’s signature. LD 1651, “An Act To...

Senator Chipman bill to create memorial for COVID-19 victims becomes law

Senator Chipman bill to create memorial for COVID-19 victims becomes law

Posted: July 19, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, July 15, a bill sponsored by Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, to create a memorial on State House grounds for COVID-19...

Sen. Daughtry bill to help ensure safe learning environment for teachers becomes law

Sen. Daughtry bill to help ensure safe learning environment for teachers becomes law

Posted: July 16, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to help ensure Maine educators have safe environments to teach in became...

Gov. Mills signs Senator Chipman bill to support Central Labor Councils

Gov. Mills signs Senator Chipman bill to support Central Labor Councils

Posted: July 16, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, July 8, a bill from Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, to support labor councils became law. LD 198, “An Act To...

Senator Chipman bill to support animal rights becomes law

Posted: July 16, 2021

AUGUSTA — Recently, a bill from Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, to provide for the care of animals became law without the signature of Gov. Janet...

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Deschambault bill to commemorate the Lafayette Trail

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Deschambault bill to commemorate the Lafayette Trail

Posted: July 16, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, July 8, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford.  LD 267, “Resolve,...

Sen. Bailey bill to protect domestic violence survivors from housing and employment discrimination becomes law

Sen. Bailey bill to protect domestic violence survivors from housing and employment discrimination becomes law

Posted: July 16, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, July 15, a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that protects domestic violence victims from housing and employment...

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Vitelli bill to help schools purchase more food from local farms and producers

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Vitelli bill to help schools purchase more food from local farms and producers

Posted: July 15, 2021

AUGUSTA — On July 8, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic. LD 636, “An Act To Encourage the Purchase of...