Press Releases

Gideon Statement on Maine Family Planning Withdrawal from Title X Program

Jul 16, 2019 | Women's Issues

AUGUSTA - Today, Maine Family Planning announced that after nearly 50 years as Maine’s grantee for the Title X National Family Planning Program, it will withdraw from the program rather than comply with the Trump-Pence Gag Rule. The gag rule restricts how Title X...

Governor Mills Signs Speaker Gideon’s Automatic Voter Registration Bill

Jun 19, 2019 | Maine Legislature

Maine is now the 19th state to adopt an Automatic Voter Registration system.

Speaker Gideon’s Property Tax Relief Bill Passes House with Bipartisan Support

Jun 18, 2019 | Economy, Maine Legislature, Seniors

Passing this bill will provide Mainers directly with the property tax relief that they need.

Speaker Gideon’s Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Poverty Passes House and Senate, Headed to Governor’s Desk

Jun 18, 2019 | Economy, Maine Legislature

If we make the investments that are called for in these bills, we’re going to see the dividends pay off in a big way for our State’s economy today and in the years to come.

Maine Legislature Passes Strong, Bipartisan Two-Year Budget

Jun 15, 2019 | Budget, Maine Legislature

We’re finally in a position as a State to look forward, invest in our future, and follow through on the commitments we’ve made to Mainers.

Appropriations Committee reaches strong, bipartisan budget agreement

Jun 12, 2019 | Budget, Maine Legislature

This budget addresses the needs of Mainers that have gone unmet for far too long.

Governor Mills Signs Legislation to Increase Access to Critical Reproductive Health Care for Women (via the Office of Governor Janet T. Mills)

Jun 10, 2019 | Health Care, Maine Legislature, Women's Issues

This law will allow women to receive the care they need from a provider they trust and eliminate the financial and logistical hurdles they face today.

Governor Mills Signs Patient Protection Bill Introduced by Speaker Gideon

Jun 10, 2019 | Health Care, Maine Legislature

No person should be put in the position of trying to self-diagnose or second guess when a medical emergency strikes.

Bill to Protect Sustenance Fishing for Maine Tribes Passes House and Senate

Jun 6, 2019 | Environment, Maine Legislature

The bill passed in both Chambers with unanimous consent. The bill now faces additional procedural votes in both Chambers before heading to the Governor’s desk.

Speaker Gideon’s Legislation to Combat Poverty Earns Unanimous Committee Approval

Jun 5, 2019 | Economy, Education, Maine Legislature

We have the chance to make real positive change in the lives of Mainers experiencing poverty.

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