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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Maxmin criminal justice reform bill

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Maxmin criminal justice reform bill

Posted: June 29, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, June 23, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro. An amended version of LD 957, “An...

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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Diamond bill to help protect children from domestic violence

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Diamond bill to help protect children from domestic violence

Posted: June 28, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, June 23, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham. An amended version of LD 1408, “An...

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Governor signs into law Sen. Vitelli bill to increase protections for private student loan borrowers and cosigners

Governor signs into law Sen. Vitelli bill to increase protections for private student loan borrowers and cosigners

Posted: June 25, 2021

AUGUSTA — This week, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic. LD 1645, “An Act To Establish Protections for...

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Sen. Diamond issues statement on recent child deaths and calls for reform of child welfare system

Sen. Diamond issues statement on recent child deaths and calls for reform of child welfare system

Posted: June 25, 2021

AUGUSTA – In the wake of the deaths of several young Maine children, and the subsequent criminal charging of their parents with their deaths, Sen....

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Sen. Vitelli bill to help more working Mainers save for retirement signed into law

Sen. Vitelli bill to help more working Mainers save for retirement signed into law

Posted: June 24, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic. LD 1622, “An Act To Promote Individual...

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Gov. Mills signs bill championed by Sen. Bailey to protect Saco shoreline

Gov. Mills signs bill championed by Sen. Bailey to protect Saco shoreline

Posted: June 24, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, June 21, Gov. Janet Mills signed in to law a bill supported by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, to help address coastal erosion in...

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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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