AUGUSTA - On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 1260, sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, which would study establishing a Deputy Secretary of State position focused on supporting civics education and engagement across Maine.

AUGUSTA - The Legislature gave final approval on Monday to a measure from Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio, D-Sanford, to support Maine's dental care workforce by studying the feasibility of introducing a new degree program at the University of Maine at Augusta.

AUGUSTA - The Legislature gave final approval on Tuesday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Adam Lee, D-Auburn, that would create a transportation infrastructure that prioritizes the safety of Mainers and advances thoughtful development.

AUGUSTA - On Monday, the Maine Legislature gave final approval to LD 1682, An Act to Create the Maine Experiential Education Program, sponsored by Rep. Kathy Shaw, D-Auburn.

AUGUSTA - The Legislature gave final approval on Monday to a measure from Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, that will empower families to build long-term economic security by increasing the amount of money they can save without losing access to benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or TANF.

AUGUSTA - Last week, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bipartisan measure sponsored by Rep. Sam Zager, D-Portland, that will study cross-laminated timber (CLT), also known as manufactured wood.

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature advanced a bill on Tuesday from Rep. Sue Salisbury, D-Westbrook, to support Maine's emergency responders and their loved ones by formally recognizing death by suicide as a death while in the line of duty for individuals working in emergency services.

AUGUSTA - The Maine House gave final approval on Monday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, that would analyze the state's education funding formula to explore ways to more equitably fund economically diverse districts.

AUGUSTA - The Legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth that would develop a "No Eject, No Reject" policy to support children receiving behavioral health services and individuals with intellectual disabilities.

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives voted Monday to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Kristi Mathieson, D-Kittery, that would remove financial barriers to diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations by eliminating cost-sharing requirements.