Statement from Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, Assistant House Majority Leader, on the ICE Detention of Old Orchard Beach Officer Jon Luke Evans
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Assistant House Majority Leader Rep. Lori K.
Moving the needle this session to make Maine more affordable
By Rep. Ellie Sato
State will now reimburse towns for GA spent to house residents of recovery residences
Augusta – A measure sponsored by Rep. Tavis Hasenfus, D-Readfield, to reimburse municipalities for General Assistance paid for the housing of residents of recovery residences was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on July 1.
Kessler bill to establish net neutrality standards in Maine is now law
AUGUSTA – A measure sponsored by Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, to establish net neutrality standards in Maine is now law.
As amended, LD 536 requires an internet service provider (ISP) to offer net neutral service to customers in the state – meaning all internet traffic must be treated equally. A violation of the requirements of this law is a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act, which is enforced by the Maine Attorney General’s Office.
Rep. Terry celebrates passage of bill to support veterans relocating to Maine
AUGUSTA – A bill, LD 662, which will provide funding for organizations that recruit retiring military
Rep. Rielly’s bill to create a Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps Pilot Program receives funding, signed by governor
AUGUSTA – A measure sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, that would develop a Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps recently received $90,000 in funding support for fiscal year 2026-27 from the Maine House and Senate. The bill was signed by Gov. Janet Mills yesterday.
Arford bill to require insurance coverage of over-the-counter birth control is now law
AUGUSTA – A measure from Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, to help more Mainers access birth control by requiring state-regulated health insurance plans to cover the cost of over-the-counter oral contraceptives is now law. Gov. Janet Mills signed the measure on July 1.
Shagoury bill to mirror Maine drinking water standards with current federal levels now law
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AUGUSTA – Last month, a proposal from Rep.
Governor signs Cloutier legislation to support Maine caregivers
AUGUSTA – On July 1, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 815, sponsored by Rep.