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Eaton introduces bill to study access to treatment for substance use disorder

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AUGUSTA - Many Mainers in rural parts of the state struggle to access treatment for substance use disorder. Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle, has proposed legislation to create a working group to examine the issue closely.

"Access to the medication a person needs when they are in recovery from substance use disorder is critical," said Eaton. "It hurts our neighbors and our community if folks seek help but cannot actually access it."

Milliken to hold constituent office hours in Trenton

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AUGUSTA - Rep. Nina Milliken, D-Blue Hill, will host constituent office hours in Trenton on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Trenton Town Office, located at 59 Oak Point Rd.

The office hours will provide residents 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 their concerns.

Fay bill to amend laws governing water supply protection funds receives unanimous committee support

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AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted last week to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Jessica Fay, D-Raymond. LD 211, An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Water Supply Protection Funds, would allow water utilities to partner with conservation organizations to preserve land in order to protect water quality for their ratepayers.

Loranger Middle School students debate Maine state butterfly choices

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AUGUSTA - Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, and state officials from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife joined Loranger Middle School students on Friday to discuss Gramlich's bill to name a state butterfly.

Fifth-grade students made their cases on which butterfly deserves the title to Gramlich and Commissioner Judy Camuso, wildlife biologist Phillip deMaynadier, Ph.D., and Education and Outreach Supervisor Laura Craver-Rogers.

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