AUGUSTA - Gov. Janet Mills recently signed into law two bills sponsored by Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, aimed at facilitating economic investments in businesses throughout Maine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.