• Read more about Graham to hold constituent office hours

AUGUSTA - Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, welcomes constituents to attend her office hours on Saturday, April 29, at Pineland Farms Cafe from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

This is a monthly opportunity for members of the public to sit down with Graham and hear updates from Augusta, ask questions about policymaking and share opinions on state matters. Graham will hold constituent office hours on the last Saturday of every month.

• Read more about Sachs introduces bill to streamline better access and services for Mainers with disabilities

AUGUSTA - Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, introduced legislation last week that would establish a task force to study the formation of a statewide commission on disabilities.

LD 1339 was inspired by Rep. Sachs' work with the Freeport Accessibility Task Force, a dedicated group of volunteers committed to increasing access and opportunities for those with different abilities in their community.

• Read more about Montell introduces bill to require defensive driving course completion for certain traffic infractions

AUGUSTA - Rep. Karen Montell, D-Gardiner, introduced legislation this week that would require the completion of a defensive driving course for certain traffic infractions.

• Read more about House advances bill to review pharmacy working conditions

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives voted unanimously to advance a proposal on Thursday sponsored by Rep. Kevin O'Connell, D-Brewer, to establish a task force to review the work practices and treatment of pharmacists in Maine.

• Read more about Brennan introduces two bills to address educational technician shortage

AUGUSTA - Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, introduced two bills to address Maine's shortage of educational technicians before the Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee on Thursday.

• Read more about Shaw bill would establish pathway for outdoor experiential education programs

AUGUSTA - A bill introduced by Rep. Kathy Shaw, D-Auburn, would establish a pathway for school districts around the state to implement outdoor experiential education programs.

• Read more about Gramlich proposals seek to strengthen law enforcement training standards

AUGUSTA - Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, presented two proposals Thursday that seek to strengthen law enforcement education and training standards in Maine.

• Read more about Millett proposal would raise wages to address school support staff shortage

AUGUSTA - Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, presented a bill on Thursday to address the shortage of ed techs and other school staff by raising their wages.

LD 955 would establish a minimum hourly wage for public school support staff beginning in 2024. The wage would be equal to 125% of the statewide minimum wage.

• Read more about Golek introduces bill to improve school bus safety

AUGUSTA - Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, presented legislation Thursday to improve student safety on school buses by requiring antipinch sensors on bus doors.

LD 62 would require all school buses in Maine to be equipped with technology that would prevent a school bus door from closing before a person has fully entered or exited the bus. In 2022, students in Auburn and Buxton were caught by their school bus doors and subsequently dragged down the road.

• Read more about Hepler bill to support individuals with traumatic brain injury receives unanimous committee support

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee voted Wednesday to unanimously advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, aimed at better supporting individuals with traumatic brain injury.

LD 539 would expand the options available at Maine's neurorehabilitation clinics to include counseling for substance use disorder, making the services provided more comprehensive.