• Read more about Governor signs Graham bill to increase in-home health care access

AUGUSTA - Last week, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, that will allow certified nurse practitioners to provide in-home care without a home health care provider license. Currently, licensed nurse practitioners are prohibited from providing in-home care to patients unless they are employed by a managed care organization like a home health agency.

• Read more about Governor signs Runte bill to modernize Maine's electric grid

AUGUSTA - Last week, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that will modernize Maine's electric grid for the 21st century.

• Read more about Governor signs Runte bill to study time-of-use electricity rates

AUGUSTA - On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that directs the Public Utilities Commission to study time-of-use electricity rates.

• Read more about Milliken bill to create civil penalties for non-consensual condom removal becomes law

AUGUSTA - A bill to create a civil cause of action in Maine law for victims of non-consensual condom removal, colloquially known as "stealthing," is now law. The measure is sponsored by Rep. Nina Milliken, D-Blue Hill.

• Read more about Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee reaches bipartisan budget agreement

AUGUSTA - Early this morning, the Legislature's Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee approved a budget that makes transformational investments in child care, housing, emergency medical services and Paid Family and Medical Leave. The vote was 11-1.

• Read more about House unanimously advances Terry bill to establish Maine child tax credit

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives unanimously voted on Friday to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, that would establish a new, state refundable child tax credit.

• Read more about Governor signs Reckitt bill to partially decriminalize prostitution

AUGUSTA - Today, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 1435, An Act to Reduce Commercial Sexual Exploitation. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt, D-South Portland.

• Read more about Governor signs Runte bill to modernize Maine's electric grid

AUGUSTA - Last week, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that will modernize Maine's electric grid for the 21st century.

• Read more about Graham honors longtime Westbrook public servant at State House

Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, (fifth from right) presented a legislative sentiment to Dory Waxman at the State House on Wednesday in honor of her more than 45 years of public service. They were joined by Waxman's family, friends and several graduates of Common Threads of Maine, a nonprofit founded by Waxman dedicated to promoting fulfilling careers in Maine's textile industry by teaching new Mainers to become skilled stitchers. Graham sits on the organizations board.

• Read more about Legislature unanimously advances Fay bill to support family caregivers

AUGUSTA - On Tuesday, the Legislature unanimously advanced legislation sponsored by Rep. Jessica Fay, D-Raymond, that would allow the parents of children with disabilities who are MaineCare eligible to be paid to provide personal care services.