Maine Senate

The President of the Maine Senate, Democrat Troy Jackson announced he tested positive for Covid-19 even though he is vaccinated.

The Senate's 20-10 vote on Thursday sends the proposal to the House, where a vote is likely next week.

The governor's administration has backed the bill to ending non-medical vaccine opt-outs by 2021.

The proposal includes a prohibition on electronic cigarettes, electronic cigars, electronic hookahs or vape pens.