A Responsible, Governing Budget for All
By: Rep. Kilton Webb, House District 98
A Budget that Delivers Critical Support to Maine Communities
By Rep. Wayne Farrin
Malon introduces measure to help more families create energy-efficient homes
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Rep. Marc Malon, D-Biddeford, presented a measure before the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development to create a formalized weatherization readiness program for income-eligible families.
Governor signs Sayre bill to reduce financial barriers for formerly incarcerated Mainers
AUGUSTA — A measure sponsored by Rep. Dan Sayre, D-Kennebunk, aimed at helping incarcerated Mainers build their credit scores before release, was recently signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills.
Working with the Maine Department of Corrections (DOC), Midcoast Federal Credit Union had sought to extend their existing credit-builder loan program to incarcerated people, but came up against a barrier in the law: the principal of the loan was subject to automatic deductions by the DOC, even though recipients would still be required to pay back the full loan amount.
Maine Fire Commission recognizes Bunker’s advocacy for firefighters
AUGUSTA – Rep. Stephan Bunker, D-Farmington, was recognized by the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission for his efforts to reduce cancer among firefighters at the annual joint conference of the Maine Fire Chiefs Association, held at Sunday River Resort on March 26.
Hepler speaks at State House event raising awareness for organ donation
AUGUSTA – Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, (first row, fourth from left) recently joined national advocates, medical professionals and affected Maine families to raise awareness for organ donation at a State House event hosted by New England Donor Services. The organization invited Hepler to speak at their annual Maine event to advocate for organ donation and to share her story as a donor spouse. April is National Donate Life Month.
Supica introduces bill to improve Maine Veterans’ Homes reimbursements
AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Rep. Laura Supica, D-Bangor, introduced LD 182, which will require the Department of Health and Human Services to pay a MaineCare reimbursement rate for services provided by the Maine Veterans’ Homes (MVH) that more accurately reflects the cost of care provided to residents.
Meyer introduces proposals to prevent child abuse by strengthening support for Maine families
AUGUSTA – Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, introduced two proposals on Friday that would strengthen Maine’s child abuse prevention and family support services.
92 state lawmakers sign letter pressing Trump administration on LIHEAP firings
AUGUSTA – Ninety-two state lawmakers have signed a letter spearheaded by Rep. Tavis Hasenfus, D-Readfield, in response to the Trump administration’s Tuesday firing of the entire workforce at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for administering the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP).