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Gov. Mills allows Sen. Rafferty bill to require automated external defibrillator policies at school-sponsored athletic events to become law

Posted: January 14, 2026

AUGUSTA – On January 7, 2026, Gov. Mills announced that she will allow a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, to become a...

Sen. Rafferty celebrated for perfect voting record on reproductive rights

Sen. Rafferty celebrated for perfect voting record on reproductive rights

Posted: October 20, 2025

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive...

Sen. Rafferty earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO for voting record supporting working families

Sen. Rafferty earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO for voting record supporting working families

Posted: October 08, 2025

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, received a perfect score in the Maine AFL-CIO’s 2025 Legislative Scorecard for his voting...

New law to support environmental education in Maine takes effect

New law to support environmental education in Maine takes effect

Posted: September 30, 2025

AUGUSTA — On September 24, a new law introduced by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, went into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier...

New law to help prevent student homelessness takes effect

New law to help prevent student homelessness takes effect

Posted: September 24, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, a new law introduced by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, went into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year....

Sen. Rafferty bill to support environmental education in Maine becomes law

Sen. Rafferty bill to support environmental education in Maine becomes law

Posted: July 17, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 25, LD 1543, “An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network,” a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk,...

Gov. Janet Mills signs Sen. Rafferty bill to prevent student homelessness

Gov. Janet Mills signs Sen. Rafferty bill to prevent student homelessness

Posted: July 16, 2025

AUGUSTA — On July 1, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 384, “An Act to Prevent Student Homelessness,” a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty,...

Senate enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to promote a high-quality teacher workforce

Senate enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to promote a high-quality teacher workforce

Posted: July 11, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 25, the Senate sent LD 470, “Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Review Teacher Mentoring Programs in Maine...

Sen. Rafferty bill to equip Maine schools for medical emergencies by requiring on-site defibrillators enacted by the Senate

Sen. Rafferty bill to equip Maine schools for medical emergencies by requiring on-site defibrillators enacted by the Senate

Posted: July 10, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, June 25, the Maine Senate enacted a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk that would require Maine schools to...

Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Rafferty bill to support environmental education in Maine

Posted: June 10, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 9, the Maine Senate voted 20-14 in favor of LD 1543, “An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network,” a bill...