June 27, 2012

AUGUSTA - State Rep. Heather Sirocki, a first-term legislator from Scarborough, compiled a perfect voting record during the 125th Legislature, voting on all 369 roll call votes held in the House. Only 19 representatives out of 151 achieved a 100 percent record.

"I take my duty of voting very seriously," said Rep. Sirocki, who serves on the Health and Human Services Committee. "The citizens of my district expect me to be their voice in Augusta. Legislators have many duties, including a lot ...

April 18, 2012

AUGUSTA - Independent practice dental hygienists will soon be able to take X-rays and own radiograph equipment under a bill signed into law recently by Governor LePage. The X-rays must be read by a dentist within 21 days.

"Maine has a significant and growing shortage of dental care," said State Rep. Heather Sirocki (R-Scarborough), who co-sponsored the enabling legislation, LD 1891. "In Maine, the primary reason for visits to emergency departments is dental pain. The cost runs into millions...

November 30, 2011

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Ray Wallace sworn in as Legislature's newest member

AUGUSTA - State Rep. Ray Wallace was sworn into office today by Governor Paul LePage after winning a special election to fill a vacant seat in House District 24.

Rep. Wallace (R-Dexter) said he was motivated to run for office by the reform agenda championed by the Republican majorities in the House and Senate...

May 5, 2011

AUGUSTA - Landmark legislation to revamp Maine's health insurance market cleared a critical hurdle today in the House of Representatives by a vote of 76-72. The measure, designed to generate more competition and bring rates closer to national norms, now moves to the Senate. Final enactment votes in both bodies could come as early as next week.

"The people of our state are the winners today," said House Speaker Robert Nutting. "For years, reasonable proposals to fix a dysfunctional health insur...

January 18, 2011

AUGUSTA -- State Rep. Heather Sirocki has been appointed to the Legislature's high profile Health and Human Services Committee, putting her in position to shape policy in a number of critical areas, including MaineCare, mental health and disability issues.

Rep. Sirocki (R-Scarborough), a first-term legislator, said she is honored to be named to one of the most important committees in the Legislature.

"My background in the dental health field as a registered dental hygienist gives me s...