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.

By Assistant House Majority Leader Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-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. 

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.

AUGUSTA – A new emergency bill from Rep.

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.  

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. 

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. 

By Rep. Ellie Sato

March is Women's History Month—a time dedicated to recognizing the countless contributions women have made throughout history, across various fields. From politics and science to the arts and beyond, the stories of women often go untold or underappreciated. But March provides an opportunity to change that narrative, honoring the legacy of those who have fought for equality and justice, while also shining a light on the issues that remain.

AUGUSTA – Last Thursday, Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, joined advocates for tax fairness at the State House and called for Maine to adopt a tax structure that makes the wealthy pay their fair share and better supports working families.