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Sen. Brenner bill to require insurance coverage for certified midwife services signed into law

Sen. Brenner bill to require insurance coverage for certified midwife services signed into law

Posted: June 01, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, May 25, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough. LD 600, “An Act To...

Sen. Deschambault bill to create public registry of AEDs signed into law

Posted: May 28, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, to create a registry of automated...

Sen. Bailey bill to help towns support veterans by easing property tax burden signed into law

Posted: May 28, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. The bill, LD 191, “An Act To Permit...

Committee gives bipartisan approval to Sen. Diamond bill to increase penalty for sex trafficking children

Committee gives bipartisan approval to Sen. Diamond bill to increase penalty for sex trafficking children

Posted: May 27, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, a bill from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, that would increase the penalty for sex trafficking children 14 years old and...

Committee unanimously passes Sen. Vitelli bill to help more Mainers access tax assistance

Committee unanimously passes Sen. Vitelli bill to help more Mainers access tax assistance

Posted: May 27, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Taxation Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to help more Mainers...

Committee unanimously passes Sen. Curry bill to encourage apprenticeship programs

Committee unanimously passes Sen. Curry bill to encourage apprenticeship programs

Posted: May 27, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Taxation Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, that would provide...

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Bailey bill to help seniors and certain people with disabilities defer their property taxes

Posted: May 26, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that allows Maine to pay the property taxes for those who qualify and...

Committee unanimously passes Sen. Vitelli bill to  increase protections for private student loan borrowers and cosigners

Committee unanimously passes Sen. Vitelli bill to increase protections for private student loan borrowers and cosigners

Posted: May 25, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Eloise...

Sen. Claxton introduces bill to help Mainers in need access medications at affordable costs

Sen. Claxton introduces bill to help Mainers in need access medications at affordable costs

Posted: May 24, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, May 20, Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, introduced a bill that would create a medication donation and re-dispensing program in...

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Maxmin bill to improve PAC finance laws

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Maxmin bill to improve PAC finance laws

Posted: May 24, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs passed a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to improve...