State commission hears about impacts of tariffs on Maine
AUGUSTA – Yesterday, the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission held a public hearing on the impacts of federal tariffs on Maine’s economy.
Ending hunger in Gorham
By Rep. Parnell Terry
While we are in the midst of the holiday season, I hope you get to enjoy gathering with family and friends for Christmas, New Years and other festivities in the upcoming weeks.
This year, I know the holidays may be particularly challenging for many in our community. The rising cost of living is continuing to squeeze family budgets, making it harder for working families to make ends meet – let alone get ahead.
Reps. Abdi, Dhalac and Yusuf respond to President Trump’s attacks on Somali Americans
AUGUSTA – Today, Rep. Mana Abdi (D-Lewiston), Rep. Deqa Dhalac (D-South Portland) and Rep. Yusuf Yusuf (D-Portland) authored an open letter responding to recent hateful remarks from President Donald Trump disparaging Somali immigrants in the United States.
Abdi, Dhalac and Yusuf are the first Somali Americans to serve in the Maine House of Representatives.
With federal subsidies set to expire, Mainers face steep 2026 health insurance hikes
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By Rep. Kristi Mathieson
Democratic Senate and House Leaders Affirm Support for Maine’s Somali Community, Denounce Hateful Rhetoric
AUGUSTA, ME — Maine’s Democratic House and Senate leaders today issued the following statement denouncing hateful comments by President Trump targeting members of the Somali community in the United States. Senate President Mattie Daughtry (D-Brunswick), House Speaker Ryan Fecteau (D-Biddeford), Senate Majority Leader Teresa Pierce (D-Falmouth), Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson (D-Portland), House Majority Leader Matt Moonen (D-Portland), and House Assistant Majority Leader Lori Gramlich (D-Old Orchard Beach) said:
Health insurance costs keep rising, and federal subsidies are still set to expire
By Rep. Ellie Sato
I’ve heard from many Gorham families who are bracing for significant increases in the cost of their health insurance in 2026. They’re gravely concerned about the enhanced federal tax credits expiring, which have helped families across Maine access coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace.
Stover named Legislative Champion by HospitalityMaine
AUGUSTA – Rep. Holly B. Stover, D-Boothbay, was named Legislative Champion by HospitalityMaine at the industry group’s annual summit on Monday. The award recognizes Stover’s work at the State House to support local hospitality businesses.
Ankeles’ bill to protect private wells from toxic chemicals to be considered by Legislature
AUGUSTA –– A new bill from Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, could provide private well owners with greater support during and after environmental emergencies like chemical spills.
Ankeles is introducing the measure for the upcoming legislative session as a follow up to his other bills passed in response to a major toxic firefighting foam discharge on the former Brunswick Naval Air Station in August 2024.
Brunswick lawmakers to host food drive in support of Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
AUGUSTA – Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, and Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, will come together to host a food drive in support of the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP). They will be collecting donations at Saint Paul's Pleasant Street Episcopal Church in Brunswick on Friday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and at the Harpswell Town Office on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 12 to 2 p.m.