AUGUSTA - Rep. Kristi Mathieson, D-Kittery, introduced legislation on Friday at a public hearing before the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee that would make adjustments to Maine's general assistance program.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, introduced legislation Thursday before the Legislature's Taxation Committee that would establish a state refundable child tax credit, expanding the tax credits available for parents and other households with dependents.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Housing Committee voted Friday to advance two proposals from Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that aim to tackle the state's worsening housing crisis.
As amended, the first bill, LD 226, would invest $40 million in affordable housing construction and programs annually over the next five years, adding up to a total investment of $200 million. It received unanimous support from the committee.
Rep. Sam Zager, D-Portland, and Rep. Ed Crockett, D-Portland, welcomed Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth to the State House on Thursday, where he served as the Maine House Doctor of the Day. Connolly is a colleague of Rep. Zager at Martin's Point Health Care and a constituent of Rep. Crockett.
Contact:
Brian Lee [Zager, Crockett], c. 305-965-2744
AUGUSTA - Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, introduced legislation Wednesday before the Legislature's Environment and Natural Resources Committee that would establish Maines Storm Water Infrastructure Repair and Replacement Fund.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, introduced legislation Thursday before the Legislature's State and Local Government Committee that would update the description of the Maine state flag to include gender-neutral language. It would also require that one of the figures on the flag be depicted as female.
Reps. Tavis Hasenfus, D-Winthrop, Dan Shagoury, D-Hallowell, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows welcomed 8th grade students from Mranacook Community Middle School to the State House Thursday.
Contact:
Brian Lee [Hasenfus, Shagoury], 305-965-2744
Lisa Haberzettl [Hickman], 207-251-3548
Emily Cook [Bellows], 207-441-0405
AUGUSTA - Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, introduced LD 1775 Tuesday before the Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, which would establish a clean hydrogen pilot program.
Rep. Sam Zager, D-Portland, and fellow physician Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth biked together to the State House Thursday from Gardiner for Bike Day at the Capitol, hosted by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Dr. Connolly also served as Doctor of the Day for the Maine House of Representatives.
Contact:
Brian Lee [Zager], c. 305-965-2744
Left to right: Rep. Sam Zager and Dr. Patrick Connolly.
Rep. Art Bell, D-Yarmouth, was joined at the State House on Wednesday by constituent and former state representative from Yarmouth, Janice Cooper.
Contact:
Brian Lee [Bell], c. 305-965-2744
Left to right: Former state representative Janice Cooper and Rep. Art Bell.