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Sen. Vitelli’s Reproductive Rights Amendment clears initial vote in Senate

Sen. Vitelli’s Reproductive Rights Amendment clears initial vote in Senate

Posted: April 01, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate gave initial support to LD 780, “RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to...

Maine Senate gives initial approval to Carney bill supporting survivors of violent crime

Maine Senate gives initial approval to Carney bill supporting survivors of violent crime

Posted: February 28, 2024

LD 2084 would replace a sharp drop in federal funding from the Victims of Crime Act AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a...

Judiciary Committee unanimously endorses bill to support survivors of violent crime

Judiciary Committee unanimously endorses bill to support survivors of violent crime

Posted: February 07, 2024

Sen. Anne Carney speaks at a press conference for LD 2084, "An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims of Crimes." AUGUSTA —...

Sen. Carney introduces bill to replace vital funding from Victims of Crime Act

Sen. Carney introduces bill to replace vital funding from Victims of Crime Act

Posted: January 24, 2024

LD 2084 would continue to fund programs that support victims of violent crimes, including those impacted by the Lewiston shooting Sen. Anne...

Maine Sens. Vitelli, Daughtry, Carney join White House meeting on reproductive rights

Maine Sens. Vitelli, Daughtry, Carney join White House meeting on reproductive rights

Posted: November 08, 2023

Senators were among over 40 state legislators to share status of status of reproductive rights with Biden-Harris Administration AUGUSTA —...

Sen. Carney reaffirms commitment to sixth amendment rights

Sen. Carney reaffirms commitment to sixth amendment rights

Posted: September 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, a settlement reached between the ACLU of Maine and the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services (MCILS) in a...

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Carney bill to help protect Maine children and adults with disabilities from sexual assault and physical abuse

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Carney bill to help protect Maine children and adults with disabilities from sexual assault and physical abuse

Posted: August 10, 2023

AUGUSTA ­­— On July 25, Gov. Janet Mills held a ceremonial bill signing for legislation sponsored by Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth. LD 765,...

Maine Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to prevent dating partner abuse

Maine Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to prevent dating partner abuse

Posted: July 27, 2023

AUGUSTA — On July 25, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth. As amended, LD 1461, “An Act to Prevent Dating...

Maine Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to prevent hoax school shooting reports

Maine Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to prevent hoax school shooting reports

Posted: July 27, 2023

AUGUSTA ­­— On July 25, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth. As amended, LD 405, “An Act to Prevent False...

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Carney bill to rename Maine Turnpike Approach Road in honor of peace activist Samantha Smith

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Carney bill to rename Maine Turnpike Approach Road in honor of peace activist Samantha Smith

Posted: July 25, 2023

AUGUSTA —Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth. LD 21, “Resolve, Designating Maine Turnpike Approach Road...