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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Diamond bill to set standards for vanity license plates

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Diamond bill to set standards for vanity license plates

Posted: June 18, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham. An amended version of LD 130, “An Act To...

Legislature enacts Sen. Diamond bill to help protect children from domestic violence

Legislature enacts Sen. Diamond bill to help protect children from domestic violence

Posted: June 18, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Legislature enacted a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, to increase training for guardians ad litem to...

Senate enacts Sen. Vitelli bill to help more working Mainers save for retirement

Senate enacts Sen. Vitelli bill to help more working Mainers save for retirement

Posted: June 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to help more Maine workers save for...

Senate enacts Sen. Vitelli bill to improve power grid reliability and use of renewable energy in Maine

Senate enacts Sen. Vitelli bill to improve power grid reliability and use of renewable energy in Maine

Posted: June 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, that would improve the reliability of...