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Committee unanimously supports Sen. Daughtry bill to increase Maine’s nursing workforce

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Daughtry bill to increase Maine’s nursing workforce

Posted: March 11, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to grow...

Sen. Carney bill to help new mothers access health care becomes law

Sen. Carney bill to help new mothers access health care becomes law

Posted: July 19, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, June 15, a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to help more Maine mothers access postpartum health care became...

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...

Gov. Mills signs into law Sanborn bill to increase access to HIV prevention medication

Gov. Mills signs into law Sanborn bill to increase access to HIV prevention medication

Posted: June 22, 2021

AUGUSTA – On June 17, a bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills. LD 1115, “An Act to Improve Access...

Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to address racial disparities in prenatal care

Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to address racial disparities in prenatal care

Posted: June 14, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to help address racial disparities in...

Senate passes Sen. Carney bill to help new mothers access health care

Senate passes Sen. Carney bill to help new mothers access health care

Posted: May 20, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to help more Maine mothers access...

Sen. Curry testifies in support of Making Health Care Work for Maine bill package

Sen. Curry testifies in support of Making Health Care Work for Maine bill package

Posted: April 15, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, testified in favor of the Making Health Care Work for Maine bill package at a public hearing...

Committee supports Sen. Carney bill to address racial disparities in prenatal care

Committee supports Sen. Carney bill to address racial disparities in prenatal care

Posted: April 14, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to...

Sens. Carney, Brenner sponsor bills to protect and support young families in Maine

Sens. Carney, Brenner sponsor bills to protect and support young families in Maine

Posted: February 24, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced two bills to help support and protect young families in Maine. LD 372,...

Sen. Claxton introduces bill to protect Mainers from surprise medical bills

Sen. Claxton introduces bill to protect Mainers from surprise medical bills

Posted: February 11, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, introduced LD 367, “An Act To Require Timely Billing for Health Care Services.” The bill...