AUGUSTA - On Wednesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill from Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, to limit the fees that a landlord can charge a prospective tenant as part of a rental application.
AUGUSTA - Last week, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, that will allow certified nurse practitioners to provide in-home care without a home health care provider license. Currently, licensed nurse practitioners are prohibited from providing in-home care to patients unless they are employed by a managed care organization like a home health agency.
AUGUSTA - Last week, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that will modernize Maine's electric grid for the 21st century.
AUGUSTA - On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that directs the Public Utilities Commission to study time-of-use electricity rates.
AUGUSTA - A bill to create a civil cause of action in Maine law for victims of non-consensual condom removal, colloquially known as "stealthing," is now law. The measure is sponsored by Rep. Nina Milliken, D-Blue Hill.
AUGUSTA - Early this morning, the Legislature's Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee approved a budget that makes transformational investments in child care, housing, emergency medical services and Paid Family and Medical Leave. The vote was 11-1.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives unanimously voted on Friday to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, that would establish a new, state refundable child tax credit.
AUGUSTA - Today, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 1435, An Act to Reduce Commercial Sexual Exploitation. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt, D-South Portland.
AUGUSTA - Last week, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that will modernize Maine's electric grid for the 21st century.
Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, (fifth from right) presented a legislative sentiment to Dory Waxman at the State House on Wednesday in honor of her more than 45 years of public service. They were joined by Waxman's family, friends and several graduates of Common Threads of Maine, a nonprofit founded by Waxman dedicated to promoting fulfilling careers in Maine's textile industry by teaching new Mainers to become skilled stitchers. Graham sits on the organizations board.