• Read more about House Democrats present legislation to protect and expand access to abortion care

AUGUSTA - Today, House Democrats introduced four pieces of legislation to protect and expand access to abortion care in Maine.

• Read more about Committees advance Cloutier bills to address lead in homes

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Committee on Health and Human Services voted unanimously Wednesday to advance LD 11, sponsored by Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, which would help protect children and families from lead hazards in their homes.

• Read more about Committee advances Roberts bill to protect access to absentee ballot drop boxes

AUGUSTA - A majority of the Legislature's Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee voted today to advance legislation introduced by Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, that would ensure ballot box locations are safe and free of harassment and intimidation.

• Read more about Lawmakers advance Gattine bill to provide resources for preschoolers with special education needs

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted unanimously Thursday to advance a measure from Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, that provides resources for the educational needs of preschoolers with disabilities.

• Read more about Kessler appointed to Maine Climate Council

AUGUSTA - Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, has been appointed by Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, to the Maine Climate Council.

• Read more about Committee advances Crafts bill to improve behavioral health support in Maine public schools

AUGUSTA - A majority of the Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted for legislation from Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, that would help Maine address its youth mental health crisis.

As amended, LD 829 would take three important steps toward improving behavioral health support in public schools.

• Read more about Lawmakers advance Mastraccio bill to study feasibility of new dental therapy degree program

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted Tuesday to advance a measure from Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio, D-Sanford, that would examine the feasibility of introducing a new degree program at the University of Maine at Augusta to help bolster Maine's dental care workforce.

• Read more about Shaw introduces bill to support outdoor experiential education programs

AUGUSTA - Rep. Kathy Shaw, D-Auburn, introduced a bill Wednesday before the Legislature's Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee to support Maine schools in establishing outdoor experiential education programs.

• Read more about O'Neil, stakeholder coalition partner to introduce historic public transit proposal

AUGUSTA - Rep. Maggie O'Neil, D-Saco, introduced a measure on Tuesday to make historic investments in Maine's public transit system.

• Read more about Committee approves Golek bill to improve school bus safety

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Transportation Committee voted on Wednesday to move forward LD 62, An Act to Require Antipinch Sensors on School Bus Doors, sponsored by Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell. The vote was unanimous of those present, 9-0 in favor with four members absent.