• Read more about Lawmakers advance Millett proposal to address Maine's housing crisis

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature voted Tuesday to advance a proposal from Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, to address the state's worsening housing crisis. The measure earned initial approval "under the hammer," or by unanimous consent, in both the House and Senate.

LD 1540 would create the Stable Home Fund, a state program to provide low-income families with temporary rental assistance paid directly to their landlords.

• Read more about Governor signs Hepler bill to protect Maine loons

AUGUSTA - On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 958, sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, that will expand protections for Maine loons and other waterfowl by prohibiting the sale and use of certain painted lead fishing tackle, which can be fatal for these species.

• Read more about Boyle bill to require responsible decommissioning of energy storage facilities signed into law

AUGUSTA - A measure from Rep. Jim Boyle, D-Gorham, to require developers of energy storage facilities to establish a decommissioning plan was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on Friday.

• Read more about Governor signs Graham bill to support children and individuals with intellectual disabilities

AUGUSTA - On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, that will protect children and individuals with intellectual disabilities receiving behavioral health services.

• Read more about House advances Lookner bill to ensure megayacht owners pay their fair share

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced legislation sponsored by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, that would require any vessel that meets the definition of megayacht to pay an impact fee of $10 per foot of length over 150 feet each day, up to 30 consecutive days, when docking in Maine. The funds generated will be invested into Maine's working waterfront and historic coastal communities.

• Read more about Legislature enacts Golek bill to support weatherizing manufactured homes

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature voted this week to enact a measure from Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, that would improve access to energy efficiency programs for low- and moderate-income Mainers living in manufactured homes.

• Read more about Legislature enacts Murphy bill to expand family medical leave protections

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature voted unanimously this week to enact a measure from Rep. Kelly Noonan Murphy, D-Scarborough, to protect Maine workers who need to care for a sick grandparent or great-grandparent.

• Read more about Governor Mills signs measure to require Maine law enforcement to carry Narcan

AUGUSTA - On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 1036, An Act to Require All Uniformed Patrol Officers to Carry Naloxone Hydrochloride when on Duty. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Nina Milliken, D-Blue Hill.

• Read more about Legislature unanimously advances Roberts bill to protect absentee ballot drop box access

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature advanced legislation this week sponsored by Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, that would ensure ballot drop box locations throughout the state are safe and free of harassment and intimidation.

• Read more about Legislature advances Hepler bill to reimburse health care expenses for state service dogs

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature advanced a bill this week from Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, that would provide reimbursement for the health care expenses of retired law enforcement, corrections and search and rescue dogs who worked for the state.