Rielly named House Chair of Citizen Trade Policy Commission
AUGUSTA – Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, was named House Chair of Maine’s Citizen Trade Policy Commission (CTPC) last Thursday. His appointment by House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, was confirmed Tuesday by the Legislature.
Rielly introduces bill to establish Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps
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AUGUSTA – Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, introduced a bill before the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee Thursday that would establish a Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps to help protect Maine’s coastline communities and habitat.
Legislative Council advances Stover bill to fund Maine Sea Grant after abrupt termination by Trump administration
AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Legislative Council voted to advance an emergency bill from Rep.
Mastraccio bill would make learning to drive more accessible
AUGUSTA - Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio, D-Sanford, introduced a bill before the Legislature’s Transportation Committee on Thursday that would make learner’s permits more accessible for students between the ages of 15-and-a-half and 18 years of age.
Mastraccio bill to improve child safety passes unanimously through committee
AUGUSTA – Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio, D-Sanford, sponsored LD 1150 to improve child safety in Maine.
Dhalac introduces bill to improve access to perinatal care through doulas
AUGUSTA – Rep. Deqa Dhalac, D-South Portland, presented legislation before the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee last Thursday to improve perinatal care through expanding access to doulas for expecting mothers in Maine.
LD 1523 seeks to expand access to doula services by allowing MaineCare to pay for doula attendance during childbirth, as well as prenatal and postpartum visits.
Mathieson introduces bill to reduce electronic device distractions during the school day
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Rep.
Dr. Judy Kahrl honored by lawmakers

Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, Rep. Sally Cluchey, D-Bowdoinham, and Gov. Janet Mills welcomed family and friends of the late Judy Kahrl of Arrowsic to the State House last week to honor her work.
Milliken to hold constituent office hours in Blue Hill
AUGUSTA – Rep. Nina Milliken, D-Blue Hill, will hold office hours at the Blue Hill Library in the Howard Room on Saturday, May 10, from 9 - 10:30 a.m. The library is located at 5 Parker Point Road. Appointments are not necessary.
Office hours provide constituents with an opportunity to hear updates from Augusta, ask questions about policymaking and share opinions on state matters. They also serve as an opportunity for residents to get help navigating state agencies and voice concerns.