AUGUSTA - The Maine House enacted legislation on Friday sponsored by Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, that would require public schools serving sixth through 12th grades to make menstrual products available to students in school bathrooms.
AUGUSTA - Lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a measure from Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, to explore the creation of a state-level public option health plan.
"Access to affordable health care for all is a priority for me, because it is a priority for Maine people," said Arford. "As a longtime advocate for patients and health care consumers, I have heard from countless people who have struggled to access the care they need when they need it. This bill will put our state on a path to reduce costs, expand choice and improve coverage for everyone."
AUGUSTA - On Thursday, the Maine Legislature advanced LD 1161, sponsored by Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, which would provide funding for Maine's six free health clinics, including the Portland Community Free Clinic.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, welcomed the fifth-grade Destination Imagination Team from Camden-Rockport Middle School to the State House on Wednesday following their trip to Kansas City, Missouri, for the Global Destination Imagination Championships.
AUGUSTA - A resolve from Rep. Dan Shagoury, D-Hallowell, to require the Maine National Guard to sell a parcel of land in Hallowell to the City of Hallowell was signed into law on Tuesday.
AUGUSTA - On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 1260, sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, which would study establishing a Deputy Secretary of State position focused on supporting civics education and engagement across Maine.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature gave final approval on Monday to a measure from Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio, D-Sanford, to support Maine's dental care workforce by studying the feasibility of introducing a new degree program at the University of Maine at Augusta.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature gave final approval on Tuesday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Adam Lee, D-Auburn, that would create a transportation infrastructure that prioritizes the safety of Mainers and advances thoughtful development.
AUGUSTA - On Monday, the Maine Legislature gave final approval to LD 1682, An Act to Create the Maine Experiential Education Program, sponsored by Rep. Kathy Shaw, D-Auburn.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature gave final approval on Monday to a measure from Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, that will empower families to build long-term economic security by increasing the amount of money they can save without losing access to benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or TANF.