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New law introduced by Sen. Rafferty to protect student athletes takes effect

Posted: July 29, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, a new law introduced by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, will go into effect after being passed by the Legislature last...

Sen. Rafferty scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

Posted: June 24, 2026

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

Sen. Rafferty shares 2026 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Posted: March 03, 2026

AUGUSTA – Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and...

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,...