August 7, 2012

AUGUSTA - State Rep. Windol Weaver wants to remind York residents that August 1 marked the start of a new year for the property tax relief program, which refunds up to $1,600 to qualified homeowners and renters. This year's program is for property taxes paid in 2011.

"Residents will have until next spring to file for a refund, but I want to remind folks that they can file now if they are so inclined," said Rep. Weaver (R-York), a third-term legislator who serves as House chair of the Marine...

February 3, 2012

House Republican Office

February 2, 2012

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Jay Finegan, 287-1445

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Rep. Weaver Adds Taxation Committee to Legislative Duties

AUGUSTA -- State Rep. Windol Weaver has been appointed to the high-profile Taxation Committee, putting him in a position to help shape legislation on the 33 to 35 bills that remain on the committee's agenda during this Legislature.

Rep. Weaver (R-York) is taking on his new assignment to fill a vacancy on ...

November 30, 2011

House Republican Office

November 21, 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 6, 2011

AUGUSTA - State Rep. Windol Weaver has been named House chair of the Marine Resources Committee, putting him in position to shape legislation on issues ranging from aquaculture to fisheries management.

Rep. Weaver (R-York), now in his third term, brings strong experience to his new post. He served as the ranking Republican on the Marine Resources panel in the last Legislature.

"I'm honored to be named chair of the committee," said Rep. Weaver. "Our salt-water fisheries are a critical...