• Read more about Montell supports efforts to raise awareness about dangers of distracted driving

AUGUSTA - Rep. Karen Montell, D-Gardiner, joined Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Director Lauren Stewart and Pat Moody of AAA Northern New England last week to discuss the dangers of distracted driving.

Contact:

Brian Lee [Montell], c. 305-965-2744
Emily Cook [Bellows], c. 207-441-0405

Photo:Rep. Karen Montell speaks at a press conference on Thursday about the dangers of distracted driving.

• Read more about House Democrats present legislation to protect and expand access to abortion care

AUGUSTA - Today, House Democrats introduced four pieces of legislation to protect and expand access to abortion care in Maine.

• Read more about Committees advance Cloutier bills to address lead in homes

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Committee on Health and Human Services voted unanimously Wednesday to advance LD 11, sponsored by Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, which would help protect children and families from lead hazards in their homes.

• Read more about Committee advances Roberts bill to protect access to absentee ballot drop boxes

AUGUSTA - A majority of the Legislature's Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee voted today to advance legislation introduced by Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, that would ensure ballot box locations are safe and free of harassment and intimidation.

• Read more about Lawmakers advance Gattine bill to provide resources for preschoolers with special education needs

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted unanimously Thursday to advance a measure from Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, that provides resources for the educational needs of preschoolers with disabilities.

• Read more about Kessler appointed to Maine Climate Council

AUGUSTA - Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, has been appointed by Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, to the Maine Climate Council.

• Read more about Committee advances Crafts bill to improve behavioral health support in Maine public schools

AUGUSTA - A majority of the Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted for legislation from Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, that would help Maine address its youth mental health crisis.

As amended, LD 829 would take three important steps toward improving behavioral health support in public schools.

• Read more about Lawmakers advance Mastraccio bill to study feasibility of new dental therapy degree program

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted Tuesday to advance a measure from Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio, D-Sanford, that would examine the feasibility of introducing a new degree program at the University of Maine at Augusta to help bolster Maine's dental care workforce.

• Read more about Shaw introduces bill to support outdoor experiential education programs

AUGUSTA - Rep. Kathy Shaw, D-Auburn, introduced a bill Wednesday before the Legislature's Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee to support Maine schools in establishing outdoor experiential education programs.

• Read more about O'Neil, stakeholder coalition partner to introduce historic public transit proposal

AUGUSTA - Rep. Maggie O'Neil, D-Saco, introduced a measure on Tuesday to make historic investments in Maine's public transit system.