AUGUSTA - Rep. Amy Roeder, D-Bangor, has proposed legislation to protect Maine employees that request flexible work schedules from retaliation by their employers. There are currently no existing provisions in state law offering this protection.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Bruce White, D-Waterville, presented LD 522, An Act to Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow When Operated on Public Ways, at a public hearing before the Legislature's Transportation Committee on Thursday.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to advance emergency legislation sponsored by Rep. Anne Perry, D-Calais, aimed at removing the permit requirement for transporting wild blueberries.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Adam Lee, D-Auburn, was one of 20 state legislators chosen from across the country by Smart Growth America to participate in the State Legislators Champions Institute, an initiative to equip state legislators from across the country to effectively advocate for and support more activity-friendly transportation in their states.
AUGUSTA - A bill introduced by Rep. Scott Landry, D-Farmington, seeks to eliminate the antlerless deer permit fee for hunters with complimentary and senior lifetime hunting licenses.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Daniel J. Hobbs, D-Wells, introduced a bill this week directing the Maine Community College System to study providing housing on its campuses.
Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, welcomed Dr. Kelly Meehan-Coussee of Freeport to the State House on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Left to right: Dr. Kelly Meehan-Coussee and Rep. Melanie Sachs
Rep. Art Bell, D-Yarmouth, welcomed Reverend Amanda Gerken-Nelson of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Yarmouth to the State House on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Contact:
Brian Lee [Bell], c. 305-965-2744
Left to right: Rep. Art Bell and Reverend Amanda Gerken-Nelson.
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."
Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, served as Speaker pro tempore of the Maine House of Representatives on Tuesday. Terry is serving her fourth term in the Maine House and represents part of Gorham. She serves as the House Majority Leader.
Contact:
Brian Lee [Terry], c. 305-965-2744
