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Fall resources for heating assistance and back-to-school immigration concerns

By Rep. Ellie Sato

As we move into the fall season, there have been two issues I have been hearing more about from constituents: winter heating costs and back-to-school safety. 

The cost of keeping your home warm during the winter, particularly for those with fixed incomes, can be a major financial burden. While recent actions from the federal government have created funding instability, there are fortunately still resources available to help folks afford to heat their homes.

Maine’s budget invests in families and communities

By: Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland

I’ve had the opportunity to serve in the Maine Legislature for more than 20 years, and throughout that time, I’ve witnessed many different state budget negotiations. Until this year, though, I’ve never had first-hand experience with those negotiations. Now, as a member of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs (AFA) Committee, which is responsible for crafting and reviewing the budget line by line, I believe without hesitation that we passed the best possible budget for the people of Maine in June.  

Maine legislators join Defend Our Health and Massachusetts lawmakers to share nation-leading efforts to combat PFAS

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, House Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Lori Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, and Rep. Bill Pluecker, I-Warren, met at the State House with a visiting delegation of lawmakers and officials from Massachusetts to discuss Maine’s efforts to combat PFAS contamination in the state.

Rep. Chris Kessler Urges Mainers to Check Their Final Spectrum Bill — Possible Overcharges Since New Law Took Effect

AUGUSTA – Maine State Representative Chris Kessler is urging all Mainers who have canceled their Spectrum internet service in the past year to carefully review their final bill to make sure they are charged only for the days of actual service provided in their last month of billing. 

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