AUGUSTA -- State Rep. Peter Rioux has been appointed to the high-profile Transportation Committee, giving him an influential voice on an extensive range of issues, from road and bridge repair to railroads and license plates.

"I am pleased to be on the Transportation Committee," said Rep. Riou...

AUGUSTA - State Rep. Tyler Clark has begun work on the Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, where he will have an influential voice in shaping policy regarding state budgetary matters.

Rep. Clark (R-Easton) said he is honored by the appointment and l...

AUGUSTA -- State Rep. Beth O'Connor has been appointed to the high-profile Health and Human Services Committee (HHS), an unusual assignment for a first-term legislator. The position gives her an influential voice in shaping legislation on issues ranging from MaineCare and medical marijuana to homele...

AUGUSTA -- State Rep. Les Fossel has been appointed to the high-profile Health and Human Services Committee (HHS), giving him an influential voice in shaping legislation on issues ranging from MaineCare and medical marijuana to homelessness.

"I'm delighted to be serving on this committee," sa...

AUGUSTA -- State Rep. Deb Sanderson has been assigned an unusually heavy workload for a first-term legislator. She will serve on two high-profile policy panels - the Committee on Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.

"Serving on two committees ...

AUGUSTA - State Rep. Mel Newendyke has been appointed to the new Joint Standing Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development, putting him in a position to shape legislation on a range of business issues in the 125th Maine Legislature.

"I'm pleased with the assignment," said...