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.
AUGUSTA – Last month, a proposal from Rep.
AUGUSTA – On July 1, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 815, sponsored by Rep.
AUGUSTA – On July 1, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, that will better equip those who menstruate with the knowledge they need to help navigate menopause and make informed decisions about their bodies and health.
AUGUSTA – A measure sponsored by Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle, to create a pilot program for the testing of biotoxins in cultured scallops is now law. Gov. Janet Mills signed the measure on July 1.
“I want to thank everyone who made this possible – the growers, advocates and organizations who believe in the future of scallop farming here in Maine,” said Eaton. “Scallop farming holds real promise for diversifying our fisheries and supporting our working waterfront communities, and I am so pleased to see this idea become reality.”
AUGUSTA – On July 7, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 1184, sponsored by Rep.
AUGUSTA – Three measures sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, that would support survivors of military sexual trauma are now law.
AUGUSTA – Three bills sponsored by Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, that would support Maine’s free health clinics, increase reading and math proficiency in public schools and reduce rates of student homelessness received final support by the House and Senate last Wednesday, June 25. The bills now await final action by Gov. Janet Mills.
LD 70 would provide funding of $50,000 in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 for Maine’s five free health clinics.
AUGUSTA – The Legislature gave final approval last Wednesday to a measure from Rep.
AUGUSTA – A measure sponsored by Rep. Amy Roeder, D-Bangor, that would protect Maine workers from intrusive employer surveillance was enacted by the full Legislature last Wednesday, June 25. The bill now awaits final action by Gov. Janet Mills.
