AUGUSTA - Waldo County state representatives have been named to key legislative policy committees for the upcoming session.
Rep. Janice Dodge, D-Belfast, will serve on the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, and Rep. S. Paige Zeigler, D-Montville, will serve as House chair of the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Anne Perry, D-Calais, will serve as House chair of the Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee (HCIFS).
"I am honored to be named chair of this committee," said Perry. "As a health care professional, I know how important insurance and health coverage are to our population. I'm excited to work with my colleagues in a bipartisan way to find solutions to improve this system in order to benefit all Mainers.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Mana Abdi, D-Lewiston, will serve as a member of the Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government.
"I am honored to be appointed by House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross to serve on the State and Local Government Committee," said Abdi. The health and wellbeing of our local governments is a key component to a strong democracy here in Maine. I look forward to working with my colleagues to support our municipalities and the public services they provide.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Laura Supica, D-Bangor, will serve as House chair of the Legislature's Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee. Having served on the committee for two years, Supica was appointed by House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross.
The committee oversees policy regarding liquor laws, lottery, off-track betting, election laws, governmental ethics, Department of Defense and the Maine National Guard.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, will serve as House chair of the Legislature's Marine Resources Committee.
"I am proud of the bipartisan work we do on the Marine Resources Committee to protect and promote our states working waterfront," said Hepler. "For the sake of our coastal and local economies across the state and preserving what makes Maine so special, its critical that we act as good stewards of our marine fisheries and wildlife resources. It's really an honor to take on this role as chair."
AUGUSTA - Rep. Sue Salisbury, D-Westbrook, will serve as House chair of the Legislature's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. Having served on the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in Maine in 2022, Salisbury was appointed by Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Jane Pringle, D-Windham, will serve as a member of the Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee in the 131st Maine Legislature.
"As a retired physician, I devoted my career to working hard to provide the best care and advocacy for my patients," said Pringle. I was pleased to learn that I was appointed to the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to move forward bipartisan legislation that improves health outcomes and lowers the cost of health care.
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