• Read more about Maine’s budget invests in families and communities

By: Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland

I’ve had the opportunity to serve in the Maine Legislature for more than 20 years, and throughout that time, I’ve witnessed many different state budget negotiations. Until this year, though, I’ve never had first-hand experience with those negotiations. Now, as a member of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs (AFA) Committee, which is responsible for crafting and reviewing the budget line by line, I believe without hesitation that we passed the best possible budget for the people of Maine in June.  

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• Read more about Maine legislators join Defend Our Health and Massachusetts lawmakers to share nation-leading efforts to combat PFAS

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, House Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Lori Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, and Rep. Bill Pluecker, I-Warren, met at the State House with a visiting delegation of lawmakers and officials from Massachusetts to discuss Maine’s efforts to combat PFAS contamination in the state.

• Read more about Rep. Chris Kessler Urges Mainers to Check Their Final Spectrum Bill — Possible Overcharges Since New Law Took Effect

AUGUSTA – Maine State Representative Chris Kessler is urging all Mainers who have canceled their Spectrum internet service in the past year to carefully review their final bill to make sure they are charged only for the days of actual service provided in their last month of billing. 

• Read more about An innovative approach to reduce energy costs for Maine taxpayers

By:  Rep. Kilton Webb, D-Durham 

As a licensed electrician and a sitting member of the Maine Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, I have worked to support changes to Maine’s solar incentive program, which will ultimately save us all money. 

• Read more about Statement from Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, Assistant House Majority Leader, on the ICE Detention of Old Orchard Beach Officer Jon Luke Evans

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Assistant House Majority Leader Rep. Lori K.

• Read more about Moving the needle this session to make Maine more affordable

By Rep. Ellie Sato

• Read more about State will now reimburse towns for GA spent to house residents of recovery residences

Augusta – A measure sponsored by Rep. Tavis Hasenfus, D-Readfield, to reimburse municipalities for General Assistance paid for the housing of residents of recovery residences was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on July 1.

• Read more about Kessler bill to establish net neutrality standards in Maine is now law

AUGUSTA – A measure sponsored by Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, to establish net neutrality standards in Maine is now law. 

As amended, LD 536 requires an internet service provider (ISP) to offer net neutral service to customers in the state – meaning all internet traffic must be treated equally. A violation of the requirements of this law is a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act, which is enforced by the Maine Attorney General’s Office. 

• Read more about Orono’s Rep. Osher selected to attend prestigious Harvard Kennedy School executive program

AUGUSTA – Rep.