• Read more about Gramlich applauds Maine DEP announcement of coastal sand dune restoration grant funding

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced it is now accepting grant funding applications for coastal sand dune restoration and protection projects.

• Read more about Gramlich, Ingwersen applaud BEP rulemaking on law to phase out PFAS-contaminated products

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) held a public hearing on a proposed rule regarding the unavoidable use of intentionally added PFAS in products. The rule will help implement a law passed last year that was sponsored by Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, and Assistant House Majority Leader Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, by establishing criteria for currently unavoidable uses of PFAS and implementing notification requirements. 

• Read more about Friedmann resigns from Bar Harbor Town Council to focus on state legislative work

AUGUSTA – Rep. Gary Friedmann, D-Bar Harbor, has announced his resignation as Vice Chair of the Bar Harbor Town Council after serving on the it for 10 years. While serving simultaneously on the town council and in the Legislature is permitted under state law, Friedmann is choosing to focus solely on his state legislative work. 

• Read more about Eaton issues statement on DMR decision to halt lobster gauge increase

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Department of Marine Resources (DMR) Commissioner Patrick Keliher announced the decision to pull a proposed rule change that would have increased the minimum lobster gauge size starting July 2025. 

• Read more about Reps. Moonen, Gramlich issue statements on Governor Mills’ budget proposal

AUGUSTA – House Majority Leader Matt Moonen, D-Portland, and Assistant Majority Leader Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, released the following statements in response to the biennial budget proposal unveiled by Gov. Janet Mills today:  

House Majority Leader Matt Moonen:  

• Read more about Meyer named House chair of Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee

AUGUSTA – Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, will continue to serve as House chair of the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee. She has served on the committee for the past six years, the past four as chair.  

• Read more about Rep. Holly Stover appointed to Maine Recovery Council

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• Read more about Roeder, Supica named House chairs of legislative committees

AUGUSTA – Local Reps. Amy Roeder and Laura Supica, D-Bangor, will serve as House chairs of two legislative policy committees.  

Roeder will chair the Maine Legislature’s Labor Committee, which was previously the Labor and Housing Committee. Supica will chair the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee. Both members previously served as chairs of their respective committees during the 131st Legislature.  

• Read more about Cloutier named House chair of Legislature’s Taxation Committee

AUGUSTA – Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, has been appointed to serve as House chair of the Legislature’s Taxation Committee. She will also serve as a member of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee.