• Read more about Coastal access advocates testify in support of Ankeles' bill to protect Maine's working waterfront and prevent homelessness

AUGUSTA - Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, presented a bill to the Legislature's Taxation Committee that would help protect access to Maine's working waterfront and provide additional property tax relief for residents of mobile homes through the Homestead Exemption.

• Read more about Committee unanimously advances Shaw bill to make it easier for more Mainers to grow their own food

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee unanimously voted Wednesday to advance a measure sponsored by Rep. Kathy Shaw, D-Auburn, that would make it easier for more Mainers to grow their own food.

• Read more about Russell introduces bill to expand property tax relief for older Mainers

AUGUSTA - Rep. Ron Russell, D-Verona Island, introduced a bill before the Legislature's Taxation Committee on Wednesday that would provide property tax relief to more Mainers by expanding the existing Property Tax Fairness Credit (PTFC).

• Read more about Madigan introduces bill to improve transportation rules for MaineCare members

AUGUSTA - Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, introduced a bill last Thursday before the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee that would make it easier for more MaineCare members to have a loved one accompany them to a medical appointment.

• Read more about Brunswick legislators welcome students to Maine State House

AUGUSTA - Brunswick legislators Rep. Poppy Arford, Rep. Dan Ankeles, Rep. Cheryl Golek and Sen. Mattie Daughtry welcomed students and teachers from the Brunswick High School Off Campus Learning Program to the Maine State House last Thursday, Feb.1. In addition to touring the Capitol and visiting the House Gallery, the students met with Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.

Contact:

Brian Lee [Ankeles, Arford, Golek], c. 305-965-2744
Emily Cook [Bellows], c. 207-441-0405

• Read more about Crafts introduces bill to enact a social work licensure compact

AUGUSTA - Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, presented legislation Tuesday at a public hearing before the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee that would improve access to social work services in Maine by enacting an interstate social work licensure compact.

• Read more about Committee advances Dhalac bill to create the Office of New Americans in Maine State Government

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's State and Local Government Committee voted Tuesday in support of a measure sponsored by Rep. Deqa Dhalac, D-South Portland, which would establish the Office of New Americans (ONA) within Maine State Government.

• Read more about Committee advances bill to better address milfoil infestations

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee voted along party lines to advance legislation that would invest additional resources to combat invasive aquatic species in Maine waters and direct relevant state departments to collaborate on best practices for mitigating the spread of invasive species.

• Read more about Committee unanimously supports Golek bill to increase affordable housing options for Mainers

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Joint Select Committee on Housing unanimously voted last week to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, which would amend zoning ordinances to allow manufactured homes on single-family lots.

• Read more about Sachs introduces bill to cover gap in Property Tax Stabilization Program funding facing municipalities

AUGUSTA - Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, is introducing a bill that would appropriate $15 million from the General Fund to fully cover the state's reimbursement to municipalities for costs associated with the Property Tax Stabilization Program. The Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee will have a public hearing on the bill on Feb. 13.