Crafts introduces legislation to protect customers from unfair paper billing fees
AUGUSTA – Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, introduced legislation before the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Cloutier introduces legislation to help address the knowledge gap around perimenopause and menopause
AUGUSTA – Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, presented legislation at a public hearing before the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee, on Friday that would equip those who menstruate with the knowledge they need to navigate menopause effectively and make informed decisions about their bodies and health.
Gramlich named to state leadership role by National Caucus of Environmental Legislators
AUGUSTA – The National Caucus of Environmental Legislators has named Assistant House Majority Leader Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, its Maine State Lead for 2025-2026.
Sachs introduces bill to provide relief for Maine ratepayers
AUGUSTA – Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, introduced a bill Wednesday before the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee that
would provide funding for the Low Income Assistance Program (LIAP) to help Mainers pay their electric bills.
Committee unanimously advances Cloutier legislation to support Maine caregivers
AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee voted to unanimously advance two pieces of legislation sponsored by Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, that would permanently establish and fund the Respite for ME Program to support Maine caregivers.
Lawmakers unanimously advance Meyer bill to increase funding for domestic violence resource centers
AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee gave unanimous approval Wednesday to a bill sponsored by Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, to increase funding for domestic violence response and prevention services in Maine.
LD 875 would provide an additional $4 million in funding annually to Maine’s network of eight regional domestic violence resource centers.
Roeder bill to address gender wage gap in Maine receives committee support
AUGUSTA – Legislation to address Maine’s gender wage gap, sponsored by Rep. Amy Roeder, D-Bangor, received initial support last
Wednesday from the Maine Legislature’s Labor Committee.
Camden legislative scholarship winner recognized by lawmakers
Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, and fellow lawmakers welcomed Anna Carpenter of
Camden at the State House Thursday. Carpenter was awarded the 2025 Legislative Memorial Scholarship for Knox County.
Ankeles’ three toxic firefighting foam bills receive bipartisan committee support
AUGUSTA –– Three bills proposed by Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, that would transition Maine away from toxic firefighting foam, have earned the bipartisan endorsement of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee.