by Mary-Erin Casale | Jun 18, 2019 | Economy, Maine Legislature
Gideon’s LIFT legislation, along with Rep. Trey Stewart’s STEP legislation, were both enacted by the House and Senate today AUGUSTA – Speaker Sara Gideon’s bill LD 1774, “An Act To Reduce Child Poverty by Leveraging Investments so Families Can Thrive”...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jun 15, 2019 | Budget, Maine Legislature
Jackson: “Today, the Maine Legislature passed a bipartisan budget that directly responds to the greatest needs of Maine people, small businesses and communities.” Gideon: “We’re finally in a position as a State to look forward, invest in our future, and follow through...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jun 12, 2019 | Budget, Maine Legislature
Breen: “With this budget, I’m proud that we were able to restore bipartisanship to the budget process while crafting a responsible budget that addresses major priorities and stays within our means.” Gattine: “This budget addresses the needs of Mainers that have gone...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jun 10, 2019 | Health Care, Maine Legislature, Women's Issues
Governor Mills Signs Legislation to Increase Access to Critical Reproductive Health Care for Women (via the Office of Governor Janet T. Mills) AUGUSTA, MAINE –Governor Janet Mills today signed a bill to improve access to critical reproductive health care for women...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jun 10, 2019 | Health Care, Maine Legislature
AUGUSTA – Governor Janet Mills has signed LD 1155, “An Act To Protect Patients and the Prudent Layperson Standard.” The bill, which was signed by the Governor on Friday, June 7, 2019, strengthens existing law preventing insurance companies from denying...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jun 6, 2019 | Environment, Maine Legislature
LD 1175 was introduced by Speaker Gideon on behalf of Governor Janet Mills AUGUSTA – “An Act to Protect Sustenance Fishing,” introduced by Speaker Sara Gideon on behalf of Governor Janet Mills, passed the House and Senate today. LD 1775, establishes in Maine, for the...
