AUGUSTA - A majority of the Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted Tuesday to advance two pieces of legislation sponsored by Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, that would provide proactive and strategic approaches to addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring that students who have experienced educational disruptions have stability and support.

Rep. Sally Cluchey, D- Bowdoinham, presents a legislative sentiment to Laura and Sibo Anderson of Bowdoinham recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Bowdoinham Plant Sale.

Laura Anderson is the child and Sibo Anderson is the grandchild of Leslie Anderson, one of the six founding members of the sale.

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

Photo: Left to right: Laura Anderson, Sibo Anderson and Rep. Sally Cluchey

AUGUSTA - Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, introduced a measure on Friday before the Legislature's State and Local Government Committee that would implement a comprehensive review of the classification and compensation system for executive branch employees.

AUGUSTA - Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, presented a measure Monday that would phase out the use of unnecessary plastic packaging that harms the environment and human health.

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee unanimously voted Thursday to move forward a measure from Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, to support older Maine residents by investing in coordinated community programming.

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted unanimously Monday to move forward a measure from Rep. Ed Crockett, D-Portland, to increase pay for certain support staff in Maine schools.

AUGUSTA - A majority of the Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted last week to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, that aims to safeguard reproductive health care services during consolidations and mergers between health care providers.

AUGUSTA - Rep. Holly Sargent, D-York, will hold office hours at the York Public Library on Saturday, May 20, from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Appointments are not necessary.

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.

Rep. Sargent is serving her first term in the Maine House and represents part of York.

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AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs voted on Monday to advance LD 1783, sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, which would implement recommendations from the Governor's Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma.

AUGUSTA - On Wednesday, a majority of the Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted to advance legislation from Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that would design a 21st-century electric grid.