AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives gave its initial approval Wednesday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would strengthen individualized education programs (IEPs) for students.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives voted unanimously Wednesday to advance a measure sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, that would improve the rights and protections for individuals with acquired brain injuries.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House gave unanimous initial approval Wednesday to a bill from Rep. Sean Paulhus, D-Bath, that would provide extra support to food banks in the event of an emergency.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives gave unanimous initial approval Wednesday to a bill that would provide state funding to Maine's Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP), a program that rewards volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel for their service with contributions to a retirement program.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted to advance a historic bill Tuesday to replace Central Maine Power (CMP) and Versant with the Pine Tree Power Company, a consumer-owned electric utility dedicated to providing Mainers with lower cost, locally controlled, more reliable, cleaner electricity.
AUGUSTA - A proposal from Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, to support students who experienced significant education interruptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Janet Mills.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety voted Tuesday to advance LD 1044, a measure to protect the rights of people who are transgender and incarcerated.
AUGUSTA - A proposal from Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, to ensure Mainers who lose their health insurance have the information they need to transition to new coverage was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Janet Mills.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Taxation voted to advance a bill Wednesday sponsored by Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, to incentivize businesses to donate to organizations working to address hunger in Maine.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Taxation Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance a bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, that would certify up to five eligible attorneys to claim the Access to Justice Income Tax Credit.
