On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a measure by Rep. Jan Dodge, D-Belfast, that will increase the availability of intranasal naloxone in community and corrections settings. The bill will go into effect on August 8, 2022.
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Pictured from left to right: Rep. Jan Dodge of Belfast, Gov. Janet Mills and Gordon Smith, Director of Opioid Response.
AUGUSTA - Gov. Janet Mills recently signed into law a bill sponsored by Rep. Traci Gere, D-Kennebunkport, that will expand the current sales tax exemption for nonprofit housing developers.
LD 1732 will amend the exemption to allow nonprofit developers to serve households with incomes up to 120% of the area median income as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, an increase from the current threshold of 80%.
AUGUSTA - A bill to clarify new rulemaking parameters for the Office of Marijuana Policy, sponsored by Rep. Lynne Williams, D-Bar Harbor, is now law.
AUGUSTA - Gov. Janet Mills held a ceremonial bill signing Monday for LD 1974, a measure to fund the Maine Climate Corps and the Maine Service Fellows, programs created through legislation sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook.
AUGUSTA - Gov. Janet Mills recently signed into law a bill introduced by Rep. Art Bell, D-Yarmouth, that will review the safety of Maine's dams.
AUGUSTA - Gov. Janet Mills recently signed into law a bill sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, that will provide direct funds to communities to support their efforts to reduce the presence of browntail moths.
AUGUSTA - Gov. Janet Mills recently signed into law LD 912, a proposal to extend family medical leave to hourly school employees, sponsored by Rep. Amy Roeder, D-Bangor.
AUGUSTA - Gov. Janet Mills recently signed into law a bill sponsored by Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, that will simplify the licensure process for out-of-state workers and individuals educated or trained outside of the United States.
LEWISTON- Yesterday, Speaker Fecteau attended the 16th Annual Workers Memorial/May Day Dinner where he was presented with the Western Maine Labor Council's Frances Perkins Award. May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is considered a moment to celebrate working-class contributions as they have rallied for better labor rights, immigration overhauls, and other causes around social and economic equality.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, will host an in-person "Coffee with Constituents" event on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Moore Community Center (125 State Street, Ellsworth).
This monthly series provides an opportunity for Ellsworth and Trenton community members to share ideas, ask questions and learn more about Maine's legislative process. Joining for a portion or all of the event is welcomed. Coffee and tea will be provided.
