Governor signs Cloutier legislation to support Maine caregivers
AUGUSTA – On July 1, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 815, sponsored by Rep.
Governor signs Cloutier legislation to help address the knowledge gap around perimenopause and menopause
AUGUSTA – On July 1, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, that will better equip those who menstruate with the knowledge they need to help navigate menopause and make informed decisions about their bodies and health.
Eaton bill to support scallop farming industry is now law
AUGUSTA – A measure sponsored by Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle, to create a pilot program for the testing of biotoxins in cultured scallops is now law. Gov. Janet Mills signed the measure on July 1.
“I want to thank everyone who made this possible – the growers, advocates and organizations who believe in the future of scallop farming here in Maine,” said Eaton. “Scallop farming holds real promise for diversifying our fisheries and supporting our working waterfront communities, and I am so pleased to see this idea become reality.”
Governor signs Gere legislation to measure and manage Maine’s housing progress
AUGUSTA – On July 7, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 1184, sponsored by Rep.
Rep. Rielly’s bills to support survivors of military sexual trauma become law
AUGUSTA – Three measures sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, that would support survivors of military sexual trauma are now law.
Rep. Brennan’s bills to support free health clinics, improve reading and math proficiency and reduce homelessness approved for final enactment
AUGUSTA – Three bills sponsored by Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, that would support Maine’s free health clinics, increase reading and math proficiency in public schools and reduce rates of student homelessness received final support by the House and Senate last Wednesday, June 25. The bills now await final action by Gov. Janet Mills.
LD 70 would provide funding of $50,000 in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 for Maine’s five free health clinics.
Mathieson bill prohibiting “fail first” cancer therapy approved by Legislature
AUGUSTA – The Legislature gave final approval last Wednesday to a measure from Rep.
Rep. Roeder’s bill to protect workers enacted, awaiting governor’s signature
AUGUSTA – A measure sponsored by Rep. Amy Roeder, D-Bangor, that would protect Maine workers from intrusive employer surveillance was enacted by the full Legislature last Wednesday, June 25. The bill now awaits final action by Gov. Janet Mills.
39 state lawmakers sign letter calling on Sen. Collins to oppose AI regulation moratorium in reconciliation bill
AUGUSTA – On Friday, 39 Maine state lawmakers signed onto a letter spearheaded by Rep. Amy Kuhn, D-Falmouth, urging Sen. Susan Collins to reject a provision in the reconciliation bill currently moving through Congress that would prohibit states from regulating artificial intelligence (AI) for the next 10 years.
Lawmakers approve Mathieson bills to support first responders and essential state and federal workers
AUGUSTA – The Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to two bills sponsored by Rep. Kristi Mathieson, D-Kittery, that will support first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and aid essential state and federal workers who are furloughed in the event of a government shutdown.