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Maine Senate Democrats Press Releases

36 Press Releases
  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 21:03 GMT

    New law introduced by Sen. Rafferty to protect student athletes takes effect

    AUGUSTA — Today, a new law introduced by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, will go into effect after being passed by the Legislature last year.  LD 587, “An Act to Require School Boards to Adopt a Policy on Automated External Defibrillator Access at School- …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 21:03 GMT

    New laws introduced by Sen. Reny take effect

    AUGUSTA —Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, will go into effect after being passed by the 132nd Legislature.  LD 697, “An Act to Direct the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board to Assess Strategies to Reduce Prescription …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 21:03 GMT

    Sen. Brenner celebrates new healthcare, climate laws taking effect

    AUGUSTA — Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, took effect after being passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Janet Mills earlier this year. LD 582, “An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 21:03 GMT

    New laws introduced by Senator Hickman take effect

    AUGUSTA — Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Hickman, D-Winthrop, go into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year, including: LD 14, “An Act to Provide Indigenous Peoples Free Access to State Parks” LD 1343, “An Act to Protect the …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 21:02 GMT

    Sen. Lawrence celebrates new laws taking effect

    AUGUSTA — Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, is celebrating new laws taking effect today, July 29, after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year, including: LD 2224, “An Act to Reduce Certain Costs Associated with Residential Construction,” which will …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 21:02 GMT

    New laws introduced by Sen. Talbot Ross take effect

    AUGUSTA — Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, will go into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year.  LD 395, “Resolve, Establishing the Working Group to Develop Recommendations for Extending Federal …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 13:38 GMT

    Sen. Carney announces second session laws taking effect

    AUGUSTA — Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, took effect after being passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Janet T. Mills earlier this year.  LD 1444, “An Act to Clarify the Application of Finch v. U.S. Bank, N.A.,” …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 13:38 GMT

    Sen. Rotundo celebrates new laws taking effect

    AUGUSTA — Today, the 2026 supplemental budget takes effect after being passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Janet T. Mills earlier this year. As Senate chair of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, is …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 13:38 GMT

    New laws introduced by Sen. Bailey take effect

    AUGUSTA — Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, went into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year. LD 784, “An Act to Create a Rebuttable Presumption Related to Specialized Risk Screening for First Responders,”  …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 13:38 GMT

    New laws sponsored by Sen. Ingwersen take effect

    AUGUSTA — Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Biddeford, went into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year. LD 468, “An Act to Address Food Insecurity by Helping Maine Residents Access Locally Produced Food,” …

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  • Published on July 28, 2026 - 22:08 GMT

    2026 Legislative Survey

    Sen. Tepler appointed to commission to protect clean water access Posted: July 17, 2026 AUGUSTA – This week, Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, was appointed to the newly created Unmanaged Storm Water Pollution Commission by Senate...

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  • Published on July 17, 2026 - 20:17 GMT

    Sen. Tepler appointed to commission to protect clean water access

    AUGUSTA – This week, Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, was appointed to the newly created Unmanaged Storm Water Pollution Commission by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick. The members of the Commission will be charged with studying, reviewing and …

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  • Published on July 14, 2026 - 15:36 GMT

    Sen. Ingwersen issues statement on fatal shooting by ICE in Biddeford

    BIDDEFORD — Today, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, issued the following statement in response to Monday’s fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Biddeford. “I am sad and angry that a piece of Biddeford’s heart was torn out by this unnecessary shooting. This …

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  • Published on June 30, 2026 - 20:44 GMT

    Sen. Hickman scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

    AUGUSTA — Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Hickman is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect …

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  • Published on June 27, 2026 - 01:01 GMT

    Sen. Brenner scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

    AUGUSTA — Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Brenner is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect …

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  • Published on June 25, 2026 - 16:16 GMT

    Sen. Talbot Ross scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

    AUGUSTA — Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Talbot Ross is one of 20 state senators to earn a …

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  • Published on June 25, 2026 - 16:16 GMT

    Sen. Beebe-Center scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

    AUGUSTA — Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center, D-Saint George, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Beebe-Center is one of 20 state senators to earn …

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  • Published on June 25, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

    Sen. Nangle scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

    AUGUSTA — Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Nangle is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect score …

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  • Published on June 25, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

    Sen.  Tepler scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

    AUGUSTA — Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Tepler is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect score …

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  • Published on June 24, 2026 - 23:07 GMT

    Sen. Lawrence scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

    AUGUSTA — Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Lawrence is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect score …

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