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.
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
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.
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.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Holly Stover, D-Boothbay, presented legislation Monday at a public hearing before the Legislature's Judiciary Committee that would assign attorneys to parents that the state has begun investigating for abuse or neglect but who are not yet the subjects of official court action.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives unanimously voted to advance a bill Tuesday sponsored by Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, to provide funding support to organizations that recruit retiring military members and their families to Maine.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio, D-Sanford, introduced legislation Tuesday that would increase access to oral health care in Maine by expanding the Maine Dental Education Loan Program.
AUGUSTA - Reps. Gerry Runte and Holly Sargent, both D-York, will hold office hours at the York Public Library on Saturday, April 15, 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. Runte is serving his first term in the Maine House and represents Ogunquit, part of Wells and part of York.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Charles Skold, D-Portland, introduced legislation Thursday before the Legislature's Judiciary Committee to help low and moderate-income Mainers obtain legal representation in civil court proceedings regardless of their ability to pay for a lawyer.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee voted to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, that would provide additional student debt relief for social workers to help grow the profession and improve mental health services in Maine.
