AUGUSTA, Maine, May 3 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Committee advances Roberts' legislation to protect Maine consumers by licensing building contractors AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Housing and Economic Development Committee voted Thursday to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, that would protect Maine consumers by establishing a licensing requirement for general contractors. "After collaborating with the Attorney Ge  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 3 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Ray proposes stipend for State Ferry Service employees AUGUSTA - On Tuesday, Rep. Mike Ray, D-Lincolnville, introduced LD 1268, which seeks to address recruitment and retention issues within the Maine State Ferry Service by providing a yearly stipend to all employees. "This bill is a small step towards making ferry crew wages commensurate with the going industry wage," said Ray. "Right  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 3 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel: * * * Sen. Ingwersen bill to expand healthcare workforce opportunities receives committee support AUGUSTA -- Yesterday, the Maine Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved LD 1311, "An Act to Expand Health Care Workforce by Improving Educational Opportunities," a bill sponsored by Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, that would tackle  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 3 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol: * * * Sen. Reny introduces bill to support Maine marinas by requiring full manufacturer reimbursement for repairs under warranty AUGUSTA -- On Friday, May 2, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, introduced a bill to support Maine marinas by requiring manufacturers to provide full reimbursement for parts and labor for repairs performed under warranty. LD 1296, "An Act t  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 3 -- The Maine State House Speaker issued the following news: * * * Speaker Fecteau introduces bill to encourage construction of accessory dwelling units LD 1272 would unlock financing for homeowners and expand the market AUGUSTA - Speaker Ryan D. Fecteau (D-Biddeford) this week introduced a bill (LD 1272) that would help make the construction of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) a financial possibility for homeowners across Maine. "LD 1272 is a follow-up to LD 2003, the   more