About
Rep. Peterson
Rep. Matt Peterson is serving his first term in the Maine House of Representatives.
His major areas of focus are long-term care, services for people with a
disability, community development, education and substance abuse prevention.
Rep. Peterson is employed by Alpha One, Maine’s Center for Independent
Living. In 2007, he was selected by the National Council on Independent
Living (NCIL) and the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) for
a policy and advocacy fellowship to explore deinstitutionalization and consumer-driven
person attendant services. He enjoys volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters,
playing quad rugby and wheelchair racing.
To view high resolution photos of Rep. Matthew Peterson click
here.
News
| October 1, 2009 | Rep. Peterson recognized for conservation and environmental work
League of Conservation Voters gives high ranks to lawmaker’s work in 2009 legislative session
| | September 10, 2009 | Rep. Eves announces new law aimed at long-term care
New law, to take effect Sept. 12, will help gather information about trends and preferences
| | July 10, 2009 | Local reps appointed to national legislative committees
| | June 9, 2009 | SAD 44 “stand alone” status to be recognized by Education Commissioner
Local reps applaud work of district and outcome of work with commissioner
| | May 20, 2009 | Mixed Martial Arts bill moves to House floor
Legislation would allow MMA in Maine
| | May 12, 2009 | Long-term services initiative advances
Committee backs reform, sends bill to House
| | April 14, 2009 | Mixed martial arts competitors hope to compete in state
Legislation would provide framework for UFC to come to Maine
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Committees
Rep. Peterson serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Health
and Human Service.
For more information about the schedule of committee hearings or to sign
up for advance notice of public hearings click
here.
Issues
You can learn more about what the House Democrats are doing for
Maine by clicking
here. And I'd like to hear what you think -- please Contact
Me.
Legislation
Click on the buttons below to see all bills and joint resolutions
and orders I sponsored or cosponsored this session, as well as
legislative sentiments that honor and recognize people from our
district and throughout the state.
To do a general bill search, click
here.
Contact Me
Thank you for taking time to contact me. You may use the online
Contact Form to reach
me.
You can also contact me at my home:
600 Hancock Street
Rumford, ME 04276
Home tel: (207) 776-8051
When the Legislature is in session, you can leave
a message for me by calling the State House Message
Phone: (800) 423-2900 or the State House TTY Line:
(207) 287-4469.
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