AUGUSTA - Last week, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio, D-Sanford, that will modernize Maine's dental care workforce by amending the scope of practice for dental hygienists and dental therapists.

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.