On Tuesday, Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, spoke at a press conference held by House Democrats to rally for a safer Maine. Doudera addressed the importance of enacting meaningful gun safety reform and public health measures this session, both in response to the recent mass shooting in Lewiston and ongoing gun-related violence including suicide, homicide and violent crime, and domestic abuse.
AUGUSTA - Tomorrow, March 5 at 9:30 a.m., House Democrats will hold a press conference in the Hall of Flags to rally for a safer Maine. The event will highlight the importance of enacting meaningful gun safety reform and public health measures this session, as the Legislature holds public hearings this week on a suite of legislation.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee voted Thursday in support of a measure sponsored by Rep. Laura Supica, D-Bangor, which would establish greater economic opportunity for the Wabanaki Nations by authorizing each federally recognized Indian nation, tribe or band in Maine to operate internet gaming, opening up new a revenue stream.
State champion field hockey team visits State House
Rep. Tavis Hasenfus, D-Readfield, and Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, welcomed the Winthrop/Mranacook High School field hockey team to the State House on Tuesday.
The team was recognized by the entire House for winning the 2023 Class C State Championship, their third state title in three years.
Contact:
Brian Lee [Hasenfus], 305-965-2744
Lisa Haberzettl [Hickman], 207-251-3548
AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval on Thursday to LD 2146, sponsored by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, that would prevent municipalities with populations exceeding 20,000 from adopting moratoria on the establishment of emergency shelters.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Adam Lee, D-Auburn, that would help prevent unnecessary detention for those who present minimal or no risk to their communities.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, was recognized Thursday as a Maine Business Champion by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce for her work on the Maine Dirigo Business Incentive Program and her continued commitment to strengthening Maine's small businesses.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted Wednesday to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, that would improve access to social work services in Maine by enacting an interstate social work licensure compact.
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature advanced a bill this week from Rep. Scott Landry, D-Farmington, to expand moose hunting opportunities for Maine kids experiencing a critical or terminal illness.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Joint Select Committee on Housing unanimously advanced legislation on Tuesday sponsored by Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, that would establish a stakeholder group to examine systematic difficulties in obtaining and utilizing low-income affordable housing vouchers and provide further support for Section 8 housing voucher recipients.