• Read more about 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.  

• Read more about 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. 

• Read more about Shagoury bill to mirror Maine drinking water standards with current federal levels now law

AUGUSTA – Last month, a proposal from Rep.

• Read more about Governor signs Cloutier legislation to support Maine caregivers

AUGUSTA – On July 1, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 815, sponsored by Rep.

• Read more about 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. 

• Read more about 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.”

• Read more about 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.

• Read more about 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. 

• Read more about 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.

• Read more about Mathieson bill prohibiting “fail first” cancer therapy approved by Legislature

AUGUSTA – The Legislature gave final approval last Wednesday to a measure from Rep.