• Read more about Funding cuts to Maine's domestic violence, sexual assault services put lives at risk

By Rep. Holly B. Stover, D-Boothbay 

Maine has long been a state that values community, safety and support for those in need. Yet recent federal cuts to domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking prevention programs threaten to undermine these values, leaving survivors without critical resources and putting lives in danger. The Legislature must step up and fill the funding void left by the federal government. 

Rep. Sean Faircloth is serving his fifth nonconsecutive term in the Maine Legislature. He represents Veazie and parts of Bangor, Orono and Brewer, and is a member of the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee. 

• Read more about Getting to work in Augusta on behalf of Farmington and Chesterville

Rep. Stephan Bunker

 As a new member of the Maine House of Representatives, I’m deeply honored to serve on behalf of the people of Farmington and Chesterville. I’ve lived in this area for a long time, and I know our towns represent the heart of Maine’s character and working heritage. I'm committed to being your voice in Augusta. 

This is the first of my new monthly column series, where I intend to share the work I am doing at the State House, provide information on important bills and offer helpful information and resources. 

• Read more about For communities like OOB, U.S.-Canada relations are a local issue

By Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach

• Read more about Bills would inventory Maine’s Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) stocks, establish a take-back program and ban AFFF on the former Brunswick Naval Air Station

AUGUSTA – Rep.

• Read more about Blue Hill students serve as honorary pages at State House

Rep. Nina Milliken, D-Blue Hill, welcomed Quinnton and Montana Hooge, of Blue Hill, to serve as honorary pages in the Maine House of Representatives during the legislative session on Tuesday.

Contact: 

Brian Lee (Milliken) | 305-965-2744

• Read more about Milliken named to NCSL Opioid Policy Fellows program

AUGUSTA – Rep. Nina Milliken, D-Blue Hill, has been accepted to the Opioid Policy Fellows program established by the National

• Read more about Roeder introduces bill package to support Maine workers

AUGUSTA – Rep. Amy Roeder, D-Bangor, introduced three bills to help support Maine workers on Wednesday in the Maine

 Legislature’s Labor Committee. The bills would require employers to disclose pay ranges, allow employees to request flexible work schedules and regulate employer surveillance. 

• Read more about We are committed to child safety and family well-being in Maine

It is critical that we provide better and sooner support for families experiencing challenges 

By Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-York, and Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot

• Read more about Committee advances Sayre bill to reduce financial barriers for formerly incarcerated Mainers

AUGUSTA — The Legislature's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee unanimously advanced legislation on Wednesday proposed by Rep. Dan Sayre, D-Kennebunk, aimed at helping incarcerated Mainers build their credit scores before their release.