Rep. Raegan LaRochelle, D-Augusta, presented a legislative sentiment to Conor Morin and welcomed his family and coach to the State House on Wednesday.

Morin was recognized for winning the triple jump at the 2023 New England Interscholastic Boys Outdoor Track and Field Championship.

The track and field star broke his own Cony High School record and set a new Class B record with a jump of 47 feet, 6 inches. He also placed 11th in the nation at the New Balance National Championship this month.

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Brian Lee [LaRochelle], c. 305-965-2744

AUGUSTA - The Maine House gave initial approval Friday to a measure by Rep. Scott Landry, D-Farmington, to balance Maine's renewable energy development goals with efforts to conserve the states valuable farmland, soils, and fish and wildlife habitat. Lawmakers advanced the bill "under the hammer," or by unanimous consent.

Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, delivered the official prayer in the House chamber during the legislative session's opening ceremonies on Thursday.

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Brian Lee [Graham], c. 305-965-2744

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature voted this week to advance LD 1783, sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, which would implement recommendations from the Governor's Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma and take additional steps to support survivors of sexual assault and harassment within the Maine National Guard.

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives voted unanimously Tuesday to enact legislation sponsored by Rep. Holly Stover, D-Boothbay, that would help support survivors and help prevent the sexual exploitation of children.

AUGUSTA - Gov. Janet Mills signed into law last week a bill sponsored by Rep. Charles Skold, D-Portland, that will benefit both restaurants and workers by bringing Maine into alignment with recent changes in federal regulations regarding tip pooling.

AUGUSTA - On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Adam Lee, D-Auburn, that will help create a transportation infrastructure that prioritizes the safety of Mainers and advances thoughtful development.

Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, welcomed his son, Sam Ankeles, to the State House on Thursday. Ankeles, who has been playing the violin since he was five, performed the national anthem in the chamber of the House of Representatives at the start of the day's session.

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Brian Lee [Ankeles], 305-965-2744

AUGUSTA - Last week, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law LD 1523, sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, which will establish a Qualifying Condition Review Board to review other than honorable veteran discharges based on gender identity, sexual orientation, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and military sexual trauma.

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives voted Tuesday to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Art Bell, D-Yarmouth, that would phase out the use of fluorescent light bulbs in Maine over the next several years.

As amended, LD 1814 would prohibit the sale or distribution of mercury-added light bulbs beginning on Jan. 1, 2026.