• Read more about Salisbury accepted to Council of State Governments' New Legislative Leaders Academy

AUGUSTA - Rep. Sue Salisbury, D-Westbrook, has been accepted to the Council of State Governments' New Legislative Leaders Academy which will gather officials that have been newly elected to leadership positions and facilitate discussions about leadership best practices in a nonpartisan environment.

The academy is dedicated to helping legislators advance their priorities and build connections with leaders across the country. It will take place on June 14-16.

• Read more about House advances Zager bill to improve renters' access to credit

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives unanimously voted to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Sam Zager, D-Portland, that would help low-income Mainers establish or improve credit through their rental payments.

• Read more about Supica introduces legislation to protect renters from unjustified evictions and rent increases

AUGUSTA - Rep. Laura Supica, D-Bangor, presented legislation Monday that would establish statewide rent stabilization and amend the laws regarding lease termination and rent increases.

• Read more about Committee advances Roberts legislation to help reduce student chronic absenteeism and dropout rates

AUGUSTA - A majority of the Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted Tuesday to advance two pieces of legislation sponsored by Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, that would provide proactive and strategic approaches to addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring that students who have experienced educational disruptions have stability and support.

• Read more about Cluchey recognizes Maine's oldest continuing plant sale

Rep. Sally Cluchey, D- Bowdoinham, presents a legislative sentiment to Laura and Sibo Anderson of Bowdoinham recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Bowdoinham Plant Sale.

Laura Anderson is the child and Sibo Anderson is the grandchild of Leslie Anderson, one of the six founding members of the sale.

Contact:
Brian Lee [Cluchey], c. 305-965-2744

Photo: Left to right: Laura Anderson, Sibo Anderson and Rep. Sally Cluchey

• Read more about Gattine introduces bill to close the pay gap for executive branch employees

AUGUSTA - Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, introduced a measure on Friday before the Legislature's State and Local Government Committee that would implement a comprehensive review of the classification and compensation system for executive branch employees.

• Read more about Gramlich bill would phase out unnecessary plastic packaging

AUGUSTA - Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, presented a measure Monday that would phase out the use of unnecessary plastic packaging that harms the environment and human health.

• Read more about Committee unanimously advances Gattine bill to invest in the health and wellness of older Mainers

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee unanimously voted Thursday to move forward a measure from Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, to support older Maine residents by investing in coordinated community programming.

• Read more about Committee advances Crockett bill to increase pay for school support staff

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted unanimously Monday to move forward a measure from Rep. Ed Crockett, D-Portland, to increase pay for certain support staff in Maine schools.

• Read more about Legislative committee votes to advance Sachs bill to protect reproductive health care services

AUGUSTA - A majority of the Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted last week to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, that aims to safeguard reproductive health care services during consolidations and mergers between health care providers.