Rep. Terry celebrates passage of bill to support veterans relocating to Maine
AUGUSTA – A bill, LD 662, which will provide funding for organizations that recruit retiring military
Rep. Rielly’s bill to create a Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps Pilot Program receives funding, signed by governor
AUGUSTA – A measure sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, that would develop a Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps recently received $90,000 in funding support for fiscal year 2026-27 from the Maine House and Senate. The bill was signed by Gov. Janet Mills yesterday.
Arford bill to require insurance coverage of over-the-counter birth control is now law
AUGUSTA – A measure from Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, to help more Mainers access birth control by requiring state-regulated health insurance plans to cover the cost of over-the-counter oral contraceptives is now law. Gov. Janet Mills signed the measure on July 1.
Shagoury bill to mirror Maine drinking water standards with current federal levels now law
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AUGUSTA – Last month, a proposal from Rep.
Governor signs Cloutier legislation to support Maine caregivers
AUGUSTA – On July 1, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 815, sponsored by Rep.
Governor signs Cloutier legislation to help address the knowledge gap around perimenopause and menopause
AUGUSTA – On July 1, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, that will better equip those who menstruate with the knowledge they need to help navigate menopause and make informed decisions about their bodies and health.
Eaton bill to support scallop farming industry is now law
AUGUSTA – A measure sponsored by Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle, to create a pilot program for the testing of biotoxins in cultured scallops is now law. Gov. Janet Mills signed the measure on July 1.
“I want to thank everyone who made this possible – the growers, advocates and organizations who believe in the future of scallop farming here in Maine,” said Eaton. “Scallop farming holds real promise for diversifying our fisheries and supporting our working waterfront communities, and I am so pleased to see this idea become reality.”
Governor signs Gere legislation to measure and manage Maine’s housing progress
AUGUSTA – On July 7, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 1184, sponsored by Rep.
Rep. Rielly’s bills to support survivors of military sexual trauma become law
AUGUSTA – Three measures sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, that would support survivors of military sexual trauma are now law.
Rep. Brennan’s bills to support free health clinics, improve reading and math proficiency and reduce homelessness approved for final enactment
AUGUSTA – Three bills sponsored by Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, that would support Maine’s free health clinics, increase reading and math proficiency in public schools and reduce rates of student homelessness received final support by the House and Senate last Wednesday, June 25. The bills now await final action by Gov. Janet Mills.
LD 70 would provide funding of $50,000 in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 for Maine’s five free health clinics.