• Read more about Measure to address looming crisis at former Brunswick airbase receives unanimous committee support

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee voted Friday to advance a measure from Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, that would establish a long-term plan for replacing aging infrastructure on the former Brunswick Naval Air Station, commonly known as Brunswick Landing. The vote was 9-0 with four members absent. The absent committee members have until Tuesday at noon to cast their votes.

• Read more about Brennan introduces bill to fund Maine's free clinics

AUGUSTA - Today, Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, introduced LD 1161 before the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee, which would provide $500,000 in funding over the next two years to Maines free clinics, distributed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

• Read more about Rep. Ron Russell to hold office hours in Penobscot

AUGUSTA - Rep. Ron Russell, D-Verona Island, will hold constituent office hours on Sunday, April 23, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Penobscot Community School. All are welcome and appointments are not necessary.

• Read more about Waterville area legislators to hold office hours

AUGUSTA - Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, and Sen. Dave LaFountain, D-Winslow, will hold office hours at Jorgensen's Caf and Deli in Waterville on Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

These office hours provide constituents with an opportunity to hear updates from Augusta, ask questions about policymaking and share opinions on state matters. Office hours also serve as an opportunity for residents navigating state agencies to voice concerns.

• Read more about Committee supports bill to adopt original Maine flag

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's State and Local Government Committee voted to advance legislation last week sponsored by Rep. Sean Paulhus, D-Bath, to adopt Maine's original flag from 1901 as the state's official flag.

The flag, an image of a blue-colored north star over a lone pine tree on a buff-colored background, was the official flag of Maine from 1901 until 1909, when it was replaced by Maine's current flag.

• Read more about Legislative committee advances Madigan bill to consider establishing a substance use disorder hotline

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee voted Tuesday to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, that would examine options for creating a substance use disorder hotline for health care providers.

• Read more about Committee supports Brennan bill to save Maine's ash trees

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee voted to advance legislation on Monday sponsored by Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, that would provide ongoing funding over the next two years to help towns meet their ash tree conservation needs.

• Read more about O'Connell recognizes local athlete with sentiment

Rep. Kevin O'Connell, D-Brewer, presents a legislative sentiment to Jordin Williams, of Brewer, on being named the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Girls Ice Hockey Player of the Year.

Williams was instrumental in the formation of Brewers Penobscot Pioneers Girls Ice Hockey team.

Contact:

Brian Lee [OConnell], c. 305-965-2744

• Read more about Murphy introduces bill to expand family medical leave protections

AUGUSTA - Rep. Kelly Noonan Murphy, D-Scarborough, presented a measure on Tuesday to protect Maine workers who are caring for a sick grandparent or great-grandparent.

• Read more about Madigan introduces bill to increase behavioral health services in rural areas

AUGUSTA - Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, introduced legislation Monday that would increase the availability of children's behavioral health services in rural parts of the state.