• Read more about Governor signs Sayre bill to reduce financial barriers for formerly incarcerated Mainers

AUGUSTA — A measure sponsored by Rep. Dan Sayre, D-Kennebunk, aimed at helping incarcerated Mainers build their credit scores before release, was recently signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills.

Working with the Maine Department of Corrections (DOC), Midcoast Federal Credit Union had sought to extend their existing credit-builder loan program to incarcerated people, but came up against a barrier in the law: the principal of the loan was subject to automatic deductions by the DOC, even though recipients would still be required to pay back the full loan amount.

• Read more about Maine Fire Commission recognizes Bunker’s advocacy for firefighters

AUGUSTA – Rep. Stephan Bunker, D-Farmington, was recognized by the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission for his efforts to reduce cancer among firefighters at the annual joint conference of the Maine Fire Chiefs Association, held at Sunday River Resort on March 26.

• Read more about Hepler speaks at State House event raising awareness for organ donation

AUGUSTA – Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, (first row, fourth from left) recently joined national advocates, medical professionals and affected Maine families to raise awareness for organ donation at a State House event hosted by New England Donor Services. The organization invited Hepler to speak at their annual Maine event to advocate for organ donation and to share her story as a donor spouse. April is National Donate Life Month. 

• Read more about Supica introduces bill to improve Maine Veterans’ Homes reimbursements

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Rep. Laura Supica, D-Bangor, introduced LD 182, which will require the Department of Health and Human Services to pay a MaineCare reimbursement rate for services provided by the Maine Veterans’ Homes (MVH) that more accurately reflects the cost of care provided to residents. 

• Read more about Meyer introduces proposals to prevent child abuse by strengthening support for Maine families

AUGUSTA – Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, introduced two proposals on Friday that would strengthen Maine’s child abuse prevention and family support services. 

• Read more about 92 state lawmakers sign letter pressing Trump administration on LIHEAP firings

AUGUSTA – Ninety-two state lawmakers have signed a letter spearheaded by Rep. Tavis Hasenfus, D-Readfield, in response to the Trump administration’s Tuesday firing of the entire workforce at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for administering the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

• Read more about Webb introduces bill to strengthen Maine's trade workforce

AUGUSTA – Rep. Kilton Webb, D-Durham, introduced legislation Tuesday to strengthen Maine's pre-apprenticeship programs before the Legislature’s Labor Committee. 

• Read more about Eaton introduces bill to fund affordable senior housing

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Rep.

• Read more about Murphy presents bill to lower costs for Maine families by eliminating the sales tax on diapers

AUGUSTA – Last Wednesday, Rep.

• Read more about Crafts introduces legislation to protect customers from unfair paper billing fees

AUGUSTA – Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, introduced legislation before the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services