AUGUSTA - The Maine Senate approved LD 1010, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, to establish the Maine Service Fellows Wednesday. The legislation would create a state-based program for young Mainers interested in participating in public health and housing service opportunities in rural and underserved communities.
AUGUSTA - The House voted to advance a dental care bill from House Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford Wednesday evening. The bill shifts Maine's reliance on emergency-only dental coverage to a preventative dental care model to improve health outcomes and save the state money over time. LD 996, An Act To Improve Dental Health Access for Maine Children and Adults with Low Incomes received support from public health experts and economists as a smart investment.
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.
