• Read more about Protecting Mainers from harassment shouldn’t be a partisan issue

By Rep. Sally Cluchey, D-Bowdoinham 

In the Maine House of Representatives, there is no shortage of issues on which legislators disagree. But certain principles and values should be shared by everyone, regardless of party.

• Read more about Supporting Maine’s first responders and essential employees

By Rep. Kristi Mathieson

As a member of the Maine House of Representatives serving my third term, I am deeply honored to be the voice of the people of Kittery in Augusta. I’ve lived here for over 20 years and raised my family here, and I know our community represents the best of Maine. 

• Read more about House approves Arford bill to require insurance coverage of over-the-counter birth control pills

AUGUSTA – The Maine House gave final approval on Tuesday to a measure from Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, that would help

 more Mainers access birth control by requiring state-regulated health insurance plans to cover the cost of over-the-counter oral contraceptives.

• Read more about Mastraccio bill to improve child safety is signed into law

AUGUSTA – A bill from Rep.

• Read more about Supica bill to improve Maine Veterans’ Homes reimbursements to have committee work session on May 20

AUGUSTA – Tomorrow, May 20, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee will hold a work session on LD

• Read more about Committee unanimously advances Crafts’ legislation to study the feasibility of ferry service to Monhegan Island

AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Transportation Committee voted unanimously Thursday to advance an amended version of legislation sponsored by Rep.

• Read more about Rep. Sinclair applauds Community Action Grant funding for Resilient Bath program

AUGUSTA – On May 1, the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future 

• Read more about Legislative committee advances Kuhn bill to encourage municipal investment in affordable housing

AUGUSTA – Last week, the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Taxation voted to pass a measure sponsored by Rep.

• Read more about Lawmakers advance Arford bill to ensure Mainers are informed of most stringent PFAS standards

AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance a bill to ensure the Maine Department of Environmental Protection provides Maine people with information about the most stringent drinking water standards to protect communities from exposure to unsafe levels of PFAS, known as “forever chemicals.”

• Read more about Rep. Eaton co-sponsors bill to protect Maine consumers by banning dynamic pricing

AUGUSTA – Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle, has co-sponsored legislation that would prevent Maine grocery stores and restaurants from using dynamic pricing –- a form of price gouging in which businesses increase their prices during peak demand hours.