AUGUSTA - The Maine House voted unanimously Tuesday to enact legislation that would create a sales tax exemption for diapers. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Kelly Noonan Murphy, D-Scarborough.
Under the amended proposal, all diapers and diaper accessories, such as covers and pins, would receive the exemption.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House unanimously voted Tuesday to advance LD 522, An Act to Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow When Operated on Public Ways. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Bruce White, D-Waterville.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Dan Sayre, D-Kennebunk, introduced a bill Monday before the Legislature's Environment and Natural Resources Committee that would study water as a resource in Maine.
Reps. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, and Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, welcomed students from Brunswick High School's rights and responsibilities of citizenship and AP government classes to the State House on Tuesday. The classes are taught by Ben Clark and Connor Lynch.
Contact:
Brian Lee [Arford, Ankeles, Golek], c. 305-965-2744
AUGUSTA - Rep. Deqa Dhalac, D-South Portland, and Rep. Ambureen Rana, D-Bangor, joined fellow Muslim-American elected officials and members of the Biden Administration at the White House last week for Eid al-Fitr, a celebration marking the end of Ramadan.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Kristi Mathieson, D-Kittery, introduced legislation on Friday at a public hearing before the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee that would make adjustments to Maine's general assistance program.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, introduced legislation Thursday before the Legislature's Taxation Committee that would establish a state refundable child tax credit, expanding the tax credits available for parents and other households with dependents.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Housing Committee voted Friday to advance two proposals from Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that aim to tackle the state's worsening housing crisis.
As amended, the first bill, LD 226, would invest $40 million in affordable housing construction and programs annually over the next five years, adding up to a total investment of $200 million. It received unanimous support from the committee.
Rep. Sam Zager, D-Portland, and Rep. Ed Crockett, D-Portland, welcomed Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth to the State House on Thursday, where he served as the Maine House Doctor of the Day. Connolly is a colleague of Rep. Zager at Martin's Point Health Care and a constituent of Rep. Crockett.
Contact:
Brian Lee [Zager, Crockett], c. 305-965-2744
AUGUSTA - Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, introduced legislation Wednesday before the Legislature's Environment and Natural Resources Committee that would establish Maines Storm Water Infrastructure Repair and Replacement Fund.
