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September 25, 2009 - Rep. Berry earns special recognition for environmental work
September 18, 2009 - CFL bulb recycling bill becomes law
Law provides for safe handling of mercury containing bulbs
August 27, 2009 - Rep. Berry files bill to encourage truth in the citizen's Initiative and People's Veto petition process
Bill responds to GOP party chair confirming they had disseminated incorrect information in signature gathering process
July 23, 2009 - Mainers in every tax bracket will emerge as winners.
July 14, 2009 - Maine moving forward: Tax reform
By Rep. Seth Berry
June 22, 2009 - Governor Baldacci signs two bills to protect Mainers from environmental toxins
New laws seek to ensure safe handling of mercury-containing bulbs and notify residents of pesticide spraying
June 12, 2009 - Statement of Maine Democratic Legislative Leadership on the signing of L.D. 1495
"An Act To Implement Tax Relief and Tax Reform"
May 28, 2009 - Maine Legislature passes bill to recycle light bulbs that contain mercury
First in the nation legislation seeks to ensure safe handling of bulbs to protect the environment
May 15, 2009 - Rep. Berry asks for notification of aerial pesticide spraying
Legislature’s Agriculture Committee in full support
May 8, 2009 - Rep. Berry promotes safe CFL bulb disposal
Legislature’s Natural Resources Committee supports measure
April 13, 2009 - Berry promotes Children’s Growth Council
First Lady Karen Baldacci testifies before the Legislature’s
April 1, 2009 - Green jobs bill heard in committee
Maine’s Energy Future Committee gets first look at legislation to add jobs and reduce state’s dependence on foreign energy sources
March 31, 2009 - Green jobs bill hearing tomorrow
Rep. Seth Berry wants to develop green businesses and cut energy costs
March 25, 2009 - Green jobs legislation heads to committee
Rep. Seth Berry wants to develop green businesses and cut energy costs
March 24, 2009 - The Time for State Tax Reform is Now
By Thom Watson and Seth Berry
March 3, 2009 - Federal recovery dollars fund important transportation projects
Local school cuts also restored
February 10, 2009 - Rep. Berry appointed to Maine’s Children’s Growth Council
The council develops early childhood services throughout state
September 9, 2008 - Local Reps. honored for voting record on environmental bills
Sagadahoc County and eastern Cumberland County well represented on Maine League of Conservation Voter honor roll
August 7, 2008 - Local State Reps. honored for voting record on social justice bills
Berry, Gerzofsky, Priest and Webster receive high marks from social change advocacy group
July 24, 2008 - Rep. Berry announces $12,000 in environmental grants to Bowdoinham
July 24, 2008 - Local State Reps. remind Maine seniors and veterans to apply for economic stimulus payments
IRS and AARP have discovered that 31,000 have yet to apply, and time is running out
July 11, 2008 - Democratic State Reps. announce early applications for heating assistance
Program that buys heating oil for low-income Mainers is accepting applications early this year
March 31, 2008 - Consumer protection bill passes in House
Phone rates must be reviewed for fairness
March 27, 2008 - House enacts metal theft prevention bill
Representatives vote 130-1 to send bill to Senate for final vote
March 18, 2008 - Rep. Berry talks with social service supporters at the State House
January 29, 2008 - Rep. Berry’s mental health homicide review panel bill earns preliminary approval
January 29, 2008 - Rep. Berry welcomes Mt. Ararat students to the State House
January 24, 2008 - Berry presents legislation to prevent metal theft
Theft and sale of scrap metal, catalytic converters a growing problem nationwide
January 16, 2008 - Rep. Berry moves to close telecom loophole
Bill would rebate up to potential $800 per line to all Verizon customers
January 8, 2008 - Rep. Berry and Rep. Percy welcome Mt. Ararat students to the State House
December 27, 2007 - Today´s toddlers are tomorrow´s prosperity
By Rep. Seth Berry
December 20, 2007 - Local Legislators honored for voting record on environmental bills
Area Reps. receive high marks from environmental advocacy group
November 5, 2007 - Rep. Berry alerts public sector employees to Social Security hearings on Tuesday
November 1, 2007 - Rep. Berry’s mental health panel bill will be considered by Legislature
October 16, 2007 - Rep. Berry receives Healthy Air Award from Maine Lung Association
October 9, 2007 - Rep. Berry proposes mental health homicide review panel
August 29, 2007 - Legislators announce new broadband terminals in southern midcoast communities
August 9, 2007 - Mid-coast Reps help constituents claim nearly $30,000 in unclaimed property
June 22, 2007 - Rep. Seth Berry welcomes Mt. Ararat students to the State House
June 21, 2007 - Mt. Ararat students sing National Anthem at the State House
June 14, 2007 - “Free Lunch” Bill Enacted in Maine House of Representatives
June 6, 2007 - Rep. Berry welcomes Scout Troop 699 of Bowdoinham to the State House
May 24, 2007 - “Free Lunch” Bill Presented to Taxation Committee
May 21, 2007 - Representative Berry gains unanimous committee approval for TIF legislation
May 9, 2007 - Rep. Berry bill to regulate outdoor wood boilers passes first hurdle
Legislation would call for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to draft guidelines for emissions output
April 10, 2007 - Berry presents bill to put “the boot” on vehicles of repeat OUI offenders
March 27, 2007 - Rep. Berry announces $150,000 grant to Richmond
March 26, 2007 - Rep. Berry hosts students at Girls Day
March 14, 2007 - Rep. Berry meets with members of the British Parliament
February 12, 2007 - Balance Means Knowing Our Priorities
January 11, 2007 - Freeport, Brunswick, Bath Representatives assigned to Legislative Committees