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.
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.
AUGUSTA - On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 1615, sponsored by Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, which would expand Mainers' access to safe, nonprescription medications like Advil and DayQuil.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives advanced legislation on Thursday sponsored by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, which would authorize municipalities to approve harm reduction health centers, also referred to as safe consumption sites.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives advanced legislation on Thursday sponsored by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, which would authorize municipalities to approve harm reduction health centers, also referred to as safe consumption sites.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House enacted legislation on Friday sponsored by Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, that would require public schools serving sixth through 12th grades to make menstrual products available to students in school bathrooms.
AUGUSTA - Lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a measure from Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, to explore the creation of a state-level public option health plan.
"Access to affordable health care for all is a priority for me, because it is a priority for Maine people," said Arford. "As a longtime advocate for patients and health care consumers, I have heard from countless people who have struggled to access the care they need when they need it. This bill will put our state on a path to reduce costs, expand choice and improve coverage for everyone."
AUGUSTA - On Thursday, the Maine Legislature advanced LD 1161, sponsored by Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, which would provide funding for Maine's six free health clinics, including the Portland Community Free Clinic.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, welcomed the fifth-grade Destination Imagination Team from Camden-Rockport Middle School to the State House on Wednesday following their trip to Kansas City, Missouri, for the Global Destination Imagination Championships.
AUGUSTA - A resolve from Rep. Dan Shagoury, D-Hallowell, to require the Maine National Guard to sell a parcel of land in Hallowell to the City of Hallowell was signed into law on Tuesday.