• Read more about House advances bill to bolster Maine's efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect

AUGUSTA - The Maine House gave initial approval Tuesday to a bill sponsored by Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, that seeks to restore Maine's once successful child welfare system. The House advanced the measure "under the hammer," or by unanimous consent.

The proposal comes in response to the worst year on record for children's deaths involving abuse, neglect or in households with prior involvement with child protective services in 2021.

• Read more about Gramlich proposal to strengthen law enforcement training standards earns initial approval

AUGUSTA - The Maine House gave initial approval Tuesday to a proposal by Rep. Lori Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, to strengthen law enforcement education and training standards in Maine. The bill was advanced "under the hammer," or by unanimous consent.

• Read more about Wednesday, Speaker Fecteau and Governor Mills to Join Over 100 Child Care Workers at State House to Mark Milestone Child Care Workforce Legislation

AUGUSTA - Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 9:30 a.m., over 100 child care workers from across the state will be honored in Augusta as part of the celebration of a new law passed to recruit and retain Maine's child care workforce.

• Read more about Governor signs McDonald bill to expand access to syringe exchange services into law

AUGUSTA - A proposal sponsored by Rep. Genevieve McDonald, D-Stonington, that will help prevent the spread of preventable infections was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills Thursday.

• Read more about Governor signs legislation to improve access to counseling services and increase provider workforce

AUGUSTA - Gov. Janet Mills signed into law last week a bill sponsored by Rep. Jay McCreight, D-Harpswell, that will help address Maine's need for clinical behavioral health care services while also increasing the state's qualified counseling workforce.

• Read more about Governor signs Crockett bill to support small wine retailers into law

AUGUSTA - A bill that eases restrictions on small wine retailers with at least two locations, sponsored by Rep. Edward Crockett, D-Portland, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills last week.

• Read more about Governor signs legislation to identify affordable health care solutions

AUGUSTA - Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill last week to develop solutions to help Mainers access affordable health care. The legislation was sponsored by Rep. Richard Evans, D-Dover-Foxcroft.

• Read more about House advances bill to improve boater safety on Maine's lakes

AUGUSTA - In a bipartisan vote, the Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval Thursday to a bill sponsored by Rep. Jessica Fay, D-Raymond, that would require a boater safety and education course for people under 25 years of age operating a boat with a motor of over 25 horsepower. This measure would take effect on January 1, 2024.

• Read more about Governor signs bill to protect election integrity into law

AUGUSTA - Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill on Friday that will safeguard Maine's elections against ballot and voting equipment interference. The legislation was sponsored by Rep. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth.

• Read more about Legislature advances Millett bill to support child care providers through tax credits

AUGUSTA - The Maine House enacted legislation Thursday sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would provide for a series of tax credits to support and grow child care providers, provide relief for families and improve quality of care.