• Read more about Montell appointed to Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee

AUGUSTA - Rep. Karen Montell, D-Gardiner, will serve on the Legislature's Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee.

"I'm excited to get started on the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee," said Montell. "This committees work is crucial to ensuring fairness in our state's liquor and cannabis policies, protecting voting rights and supporting Maine's veterans. I am looking forward to working with my colleagues on this committee to better the lives of all Mainers."

• Read more about Lajoie appointed to Legislature's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

AUGUSTA - Rep. Michel Lajoie, D-Lewiston, will serve as a member of the Legislature's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.

Lajoie, who previously served in the Maine House of Representatives for four terms, was appointed to the committee by House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross. The committee oversees the Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety as well as policy related to Maines criminal law and procedures.

• Read more about Sachs named House chair of Legislature's Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee

AUGUSTA - Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, will serve as House chair of the Legislature's Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee.

"I am honored to be named House chair of this important committee," said Sachs. "The work we do will have a profound impact on Mainers across the state. I am excited to work in a bipartisan way to further Maines economic and budgetary goals."

• Read more about Local state representatives named to policy committees

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.

• Read more about Perry named House chair of Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services 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.

• Read more about Abdi appointed to Legislature's State and Local Government Committee

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.

• Read more about Supica named House chair of Legislature's Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee

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.

• Read more about Hepler named House chair of Legislature's Marine Resources Committee

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."

• Read more about Salisbury named House chair of Legislature's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

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.

• Read more about Pringle named to Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee

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.