Eaton introduces bill to address gap in protection-from-abuse laws
AUGUSTA – On Monday, March 3, Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle, introduced a bill to address coercive control in domestic abuse
Terry introduces bill to support veterans relocating to Maine
AUGUSTA – Rep. Parnell Terry, D-Gorham, introduced legislation Wednesday that would provide funding for organizations that recruit retiring military members and their families to Maine, and offer support as they transition to civilian life.
GOP state lawmakers can truly support women and girls by voting for the Equal Rights Amendment
By Assistant House Majority Leader Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach
Gramlich, Bailey issue statement on the impact of Canadian tariffs on Old Orchard Beach
AUGUSTA – This week, President Donald Trump announced that 25% tariffs would be imposed on goods imported from Canada. In response, Canadian leaders have indicated that their citizens would not purchase American goods or travel to the United States. This includes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who specifically mentioned travel to Old Orchard Beach.
Milliken to hold constituent office hours in Brooksville
AUGUSTA – Rep. Nina Milliken, D-Blue Hill, will hold office hours at the Brooksville Library on Saturday, March 29, from 12 – 1:30 p.m.
The library is located at 1 Townhouse Road. Appointments are not necessary.
Stover submits bill to fund Maine Sea Grant after abrupt termination by Trump administration
AUGUSTA – A new emergency bill from Rep.
Rielly participates in congressional briefing on working waterfronts and coastal communities
AUGUSTA – Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, participated in a congressional briefing Tuesday regarding actionable steps communities can take at the local, state and federal level to preserve and increase the resilience of working waterfronts around the United States.
Roeder bill package to support Maine workers passes Labor Committee
AUGUSTA – Three bills to help support Maine workers, introduced by Rep. Amy Roeder, D-Bangor, were passed Tuesday in the Maine
Legislature’s Labor Committee. The bills would require employers to disclose pay ranges, allow employees to request flexible work schedules without retaliation and better regulate employer surveillance.
Rielly introduces bill package to support survivors of military sexual trauma and harassment
AUGUSTA – Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, introduced two bills to support veteran survivors of military sexual trauma (MST) and harassment Wednesday before the Maine Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee.