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Committee approves Senator Rafferty bill to support environmental education in Maine

Committee approves Senator Rafferty bill to support environmental education in Maine

Posted: May 02, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 2, 2025, The Education and Cultural Affairs committee voted 8-5 in favor of a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk....

Daughtry introduces bills to improve teens’ health at school

Daughtry introduces bills to improve teens’ health at school

Posted: February 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced bills to help teens have a healthier high school experience. LD 257, “An...

Vitelli bill to help Maine schools buy fresh, local produce signed into law

Vitelli bill to help Maine schools buy fresh, local produce signed into law

Posted: July 01, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, that will help more Maine kids get access to fresh fruits and vegetables, was...

Bellows testifies in favor of bill to prevent food shaming in schools

Bellows testifies in favor of bill to prevent food shaming in schools

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, testified in favor of a bipartisan bill to ban food shaming in public schools at a hearing before the...

JOHNSON BILL TO INCREASE LOCAL FOOD IN SCHOOLS AMONG ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES

Posted: January 17, 2014

AUGUSTA – The Environmental Priorities Coalition announced on Thursday that increasing the use of Maine-produced food in schools is on their list...

SENATE DEMOCRATS PROTECT FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Posted: June 02, 2011

Senate Democrats defeat the fourth and final bill attempting to allocate public monies for private schools AUGUSTA—In a vigorous floor debate,...