AUGUSTA - Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, and Sen. Dave LaFountain, D-Winslow, will hold office hours at Jorgensen's Caf and Deli in Waterville on Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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.

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's State and Local Government Committee voted to advance legislation last week sponsored by Rep. Sean Paulhus, D-Bath, to adopt Maine's original flag from 1901 as the state's official flag.

The flag, an image of a blue-colored north star over a lone pine tree on a buff-colored background, was the official flag of Maine from 1901 until 1909, when it was replaced by Maine's current flag.

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee voted Tuesday to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, that would examine options for creating a substance use disorder hotline for health care providers.

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.