Supporting veterans and growing Maine’s workforce
By Rep. Parnell Terry
Rielly named House Chair of Citizen Trade Policy Commission
AUGUSTA – Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, was named House Chair of Maine’s Citizen Trade Policy Commission (CTPC) last Thursday. His appointment by House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, was confirmed Tuesday by the Legislature.
Rielly introduces bill to establish Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps
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AUGUSTA – Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, introduced a bill before the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee Thursday that would establish a Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps to help protect Maine’s coastline communities and habitat.
Legislative Council advances Stover bill to fund Maine Sea Grant after abrupt termination by Trump administration
AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Legislative Council voted to advance an emergency bill from Rep.
Mastraccio bill would make learning to drive more accessible
AUGUSTA - Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio, D-Sanford, introduced a bill before the Legislature’s Transportation Committee on Thursday that would make learner’s permits more accessible for students between the ages of 15-and-a-half and 18 years of age.
Mastraccio bill to improve child safety passes unanimously through committee
AUGUSTA – Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio, D-Sanford, sponsored LD 1150 to improve child safety in Maine.
Dhalac introduces bill to improve access to perinatal care through doulas
AUGUSTA – Rep. Deqa Dhalac, D-South Portland, presented legislation before the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee last Thursday to improve perinatal care through expanding access to doulas for expecting mothers in Maine.
LD 1523 seeks to expand access to doula services by allowing MaineCare to pay for doula attendance during childbirth, as well as prenatal and postpartum visits.
Mathieson introduces bill to reduce electronic device distractions during the school day
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Rep.
Dr. Judy Kahrl honored by lawmakers
Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, Rep. Sally Cluchey, D-Bowdoinham, and Gov. Janet Mills welcomed family and friends of the late Judy Kahrl of Arrowsic to the State House last week to honor her work.