AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives voted unanimously Thursday to advance LD 612, sponsored by Rep. Marc Malon, D-Biddeford, that would establish a green schools coordinator position within the Department of Education. The position would assist department staff in establishing school facility priorities and work with school administrative units to improve building weatherization and make modifications compatible with renewable energy resources.

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Labor and Housing Committee voted last week to move forward a measure from Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, that would improve access to energy efficiency programs for low- and moderate-income Mainers living in manufactured homes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.