Rep. Michael F. Brennan is serving his fourth consecutive term in the Maine House of Representatives, having previously served four terms in the Maine House and three in the Maine Senate.

• Read more about Murphy attends White House summit on increasing access to affordable child care

Last week, Rep. Kelly Noonan Murphy, D-Scarborough, joined lawmakers from across the country at the annual White House States Convening on Child Care held in Washington, D.C.

• Read more about Brennan supports Gov. Mills Executive Order establishing Commission on School

AUGUSTA - Today, Gov. Janet Mills signed an Executive Order establishing the Governor's Commission on School Construction, which will better identify new construction and renovation needs to update substandard facilities in Maine public schools.

• Read more about Supporting Ellsworth Educators, Students and Schools

By State Rep. Mark Worth

The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting cooler and the new school year is underway. It's an exciting time of hope and new connections for students, educators and parents here in Ellsworth and across Maine.

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• Read more about O'Neil proposal would celebrate Maine Needham candies

AUGUSTA - A proposal from Rep. Maggie O'Neil, D-Saco, would celebrate Maines signature confection by creating Maine Needham Day.

The Legislatures State and Local Government Committee held a public hearing on the bill, LD 292, on Tuesday. The bill would designate the last Saturday in September each year as Maine Needham Day.

• Read more about House Democratic Leadership Congratulates Maine's Constitutional Officers

AUGUSTA - During a Joint Convention today, the Maine Legislature re-elected Aaron Frey as Attorney General, Shenna Bellows as Secretary of State and Henry Beck as State Treasurer.

Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross released the following statement:

• Read more about House Democratic Leadership Statements on Emergency Winter Heating Relief Plan

AUGUSTA - Following the House and Senate votes on Wednesday, House Majority Leader Mo Terry (D-Gorham) and Assistant Majority Leader Kristen Cloutier (D-Lewiston) released the following statements on the Emergency Winter Heating Relief Plan.

House Majority Leader Mo Terry issued the following statement:

• Read more about Rielly issues statement on recommendations of Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma

AUGUSTA - Following the report on Thursday by the Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma detailing its recommendations to improve responses to sexual assault and sexual harassment within the Maine National Guard, Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, issued the following statement:

• Read more about Reps. Mo Terry and Kristen Cloutier elected to lead House Democrats

AUGUSTA - Maine House Democrats on Thursday elected Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, to serve as House Majority Leader and Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, as Assistant Majority Leader.

Terry replaces termed-out Rep. Michelle Dunphy as House Majority Leader, while Cloutier replaces current Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, who earned the House Democratic nomination to serve as Speaker of the House. A final vote on that position will be taken by the entire House of Representatives on Dec. 7 when the Legislature convenes for swearing-in day.