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Governor signs into law Sen. Vitelli bill to improve power grid reliability and use of renewable energy in Maine

Governor signs into law Sen. Vitelli bill to improve power grid reliability and use of renewable energy in Maine

Posted: June 24, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic. LD 528, “An Act To Advance Energy Storage in...

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Sen. Carney bill to help prevent avoidable evictions signed into law

Sen. Carney bill to help prevent avoidable evictions signed into law

Posted: June 23, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to help make sure tenants facing eviction...

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Sanborn bill to ensure Mainers can continue accessing telehealth services signed into law

Sanborn bill to ensure Mainers can continue accessing telehealth services signed into law

Posted: June 23, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 21, a bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills. LD 791, “An Act Regarding...

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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Deschambault bill to help municipalities provide affordable housing

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Deschambault bill to help municipalities provide affordable housing

Posted: June 23, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, June 17, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford. LD 953, “An Act To...

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Gov. Mills signs bills from Senators Baldacci and Chipman to study rail lines to connect Maine into law

Gov. Mills signs bills from Senators Baldacci and Chipman to study rail lines to connect Maine into law

Posted: June 22, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 14, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law two bills from Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, and Senator Joe Baldacci,...

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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Maxmin bill to improve PAC finance laws

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Maxmin bill to improve PAC finance laws

Posted: June 22, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, June 17, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro. LD 1621, “An Act To Reform...

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Pres. Jackson, Sen. Luchini bills to ban corporate campaign contributions, improve Maine elections signed into law

Pres. Jackson, Sen. Luchini bills to ban corporate campaign contributions, improve Maine elections signed into law

Posted: June 22, 2021

UGUSTA — On Thursday, June 17, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a pair of bills sponsored by Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, and supported by...

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Sen. Carney bill to address racial disparities in prenatal care signed into law

Sen. Carney bill to address racial disparities in prenatal care signed into law

Posted: June 22, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, June 17, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth. LD 1113, “Resolve, To Direct...

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Appropriations Committee cements 55 percent education funding, increased revenue sharing in budget plan

Appropriations Committee cements 55 percent education funding, increased revenue sharing in budget plan

Posted: June 21, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee voted in favor of several line items in the budget change...

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Senate enacts Sen. Vitelli bill to increase protections for private student loan borrowers and cosigners

Senate enacts Sen. Vitelli bill to increase protections for private student loan borrowers and cosigners

Posted: June 21, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, that would increase protections for borrowers of...

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