AUGUSTA - State Rep. Alexander R. Willette has been appointed to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council, established in 2002 to advise the Legislature on issues related to young Mainers.

"I'm delighted with this appointment," said Rep. Willette (R-Mapleton), the youngest member of the Maine H...

AUGUSTA -- State Rep. Alexander R. Willette has landed a high-profile committee assignment for a first-term legislator. He is serving on the Transportation Committee, putting him in position to influence legislation in a range of areas, from highway maintenance and bridge repair to railroads, airpor...

By Rep. Jonathan McKane

Much hay has been made by environmental groups lately over the release of the governor's so-called reform "proposals." This is hardly surprising; these proposals, if passed by the Maine House and Senate, would alter some of the most aggressive environmental laws that Main...

AUGUSTA - House Republicans today commended Gov. Paul LePage for rescinding a policy that barred state employees from inquiring about the citizenship status of individuals applying for welfare benefits. In repealing the policy, which dates back to 2004, the governor said he wants to take care of Mai...

AUGUSTA - State Rep. Larry Dunphy has already gone to work on the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology, a policy panel that will put him in position to shape legislation on a range of issues, from energy conservation and the natural gas industry to cable TV services.

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By Rep. Eleanor Espling

In running for the Legislature last year, I campaigned on the need to reduce Maine's state debt, which has now reached $12.7 billion. One of the largest pieces of that debt is $4.3 billion owed to the system that pays pensions to teachers and state employees. As someon...