AUGUSTA - Following tonight's State of the State address, during which Gov. Janet Mills outlined her priorities for gun safety legislation this session, House Majority Leader Mo Terry, D-Gorham, and Assistant Majority Leader Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, released the following statements:
House Majority Leader Mo Terry:
AUGUSTA - Rep. Mark Worth, D-Ellsworth, introduced bipartisan legislation last Wednesday before the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee that would expand hands-on learning opportunities for Maine students.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, introduced bipartisan legislation Thursday before the Legislature's Taxation Committee that would establish a child care tax credit for Maine businesses, providing more opportunities for parents to re-enter or join the workforce after being hindered by lack of available child care.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, introduced legislation Tuesday before the Legislature's Housing Committee that would increase the nightly rate that the state pays low-barrier shelters.
AUGUSTA - A bill sponsored by Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, that would support municipal franchise agreements, received bipartisan support this week in the House and Senate.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, introduced legislation Tuesday before the Legislature's Housing Committee that would increase the nightly rate that the state pays low-barrier shelters.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio, D-Sanford, introduced legislation Tuesday before the Joint Select Committee on Housing that would increase the state's annual shelter-operating subsidy from $2.5 million to $12.5 million.
AUGUSTA - On Tuesday, Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, introduced legislation before the Joint Select Committee on Housing that would amend local zoning regulations to allow manufactured houses on single-family lots.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife voted in unanimous support of all present for legislation sponsored by Rep. Scott Landry, D-Farmington, to expand moose hunting opportunities for Maine kids experiencing a critical or terminal illness.
AUGUSTA - On Monday, Rep. Kathy Shaw, D-Auburn, presented legislation that would make it easier for more Mainers to grow their own food at a public hearing before the Legislature's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.
