AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Labor and Housing Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to move forward a measure from Rep. Kelly Noonan Murphy, D-Scarborough, to protect Maine workers who are caring for a sick grandparent or great-grandparent.
AUGUSTA - On Tuesday, a majority of the Legislature's Judiciary Committee voted to advance legislation from Rep. Nina Milliken, D-Blue Hill, that would create a civil cause of action in Maine law for victims of non-consensual condom removal, colloquially known as "stealthing."
AUGUSTA - Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, introduced a measure on Monday before the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee that would establish a homeless substance use disorder service program.
Maine's teachers go above and beyond every day to help our kids succeed. They are the glue that holds our schools together, and they deserve our support.
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, a time when we should be celebrating educators and recommitting to giving them the tools they need to do their jobs well. Instead, at the State House, we are hearing extreme proposals that hurt our students and demoralize our school staff.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Tavis Hasenfus, D-Winthrop, introduced legislation Wednesday to support students and families with superintendent transfer agreements by making the agreements automatically renew each year.
Reps. Kristen Cloutier and Margaret Craven, both D-Lewiston, welcomed Deanna Tabor, Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine Auburn/Lewiston, to the State House on Thursday.
Contact:
Brian Lee [Cloutier, Craven], 305-965-2744
AUGUSTA - A bill from Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, that will protect natural resources from storm water runoff by empowering local authorities to invest in infrastructure repairs on the former Brunswick Naval Air Station is now law.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives voted Thursday to enact LD 830, sponsored by Rep. Daniel J. Hobbs, D-Wells, which would direct the Maine Community College System to study providing more housing on its campuses.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, presented two pieces of legislation Tuesday at public hearings before the Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee that would provide proactive and strategic approaches to addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring that students who have experienced educational disruptions have stability and support.
Reps. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, Ann Matlack, D-St. George, and Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, welcomed Maddie Ripley and her family to the State House on Thursday. Ripley is the first female wrestler to win a state title in a co-ed tournament.
Contact:
Brian Lee [Geiger, Matlack], c. 305-965-2744
Mary-Erin Casale [Talbot Ross], c. 415-4965
Left to right: Rep. Valli Geiger, Gavin Ripley, Jason Yates, Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, Maddie Ripley, Daphne Ripley and Rep. Ann Matlack.