• Read more about Grohoski to host May in-person "Coffee with Constituents" event

AUGUSTA - Rep. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, will host an in-person "Coffee with Constituents" event on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Moore Community Center (125 State Street, Ellsworth).

This monthly series provides an opportunity for Ellsworth and Trenton community members to share ideas, ask questions and learn more about Maine's legislative process. Joining for a portion or all of the event is welcomed. Coffee and tea will be provided.

• Read more about Bill to support Maine registered apprenticeships receives funding

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature approved funding Monday for a measure sponsored by Rep. Scott Cuddy, D-Winterport, that bolsters the Maine Apprenticeship Program and supports pre-apprenticeship initiatives throughout the state.

• Read more about Matlack bill to protect property tax payers now law

AUGUSTA - A bill from Rep. Ann Matlack, D-St. George, which clarifies state law for municipal assessors and property owners and improves the fairness of valuations across the state became law Tuesday.

• Read more about Governor signs legislation to improve state tracking of adult use marijuana

AUGUSTA - Gov. Janet Mills recently signed into law a bill sponsored by Rep. Laura Supica, D-Bangor, that reforms the state's adult use marijuana tracking system.

Maine's adult use regulations previously called for a plastic tracking "tag" to be placed on every plant or, in the case of marijuana products, every "item". The system incurred significant financial and personnel costs for small businesses and resulted in unnecessary plastic waste across the industry.

• Read more about Grohoski, Berry issue statements on veto of LD 170

AUGUSTA - Rep. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, a member of the Energy, Utilities and Technologies Committee, and Rep. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, House chair of the committee, issued the following statements Wednesday in response to Gov. Janet Mills' veto letter regarding LD 170, An Act Pertaining to Transmission Lines Not Needed for Reliability or Local Generation.

• Read more about Doudera bill to promote use of post-consumer recycled plastic passed to be enacted

AUGUSTA - Legislation to promote a circular economy by increasing the amount of post-consumer recycled plastic content used in plastic beverage containers, sponsored by Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, was passed to be enacted by the Maine Senate Monday.

• Read more about Legislature backs funding for Rielly's Maine Climate Corps and Maine Service Fellow programs

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature approved funding Monday for the Maine Climate Corps and the Maine Service Fellows, two new programs included in legislation sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook.

• Read more about Grohoski proposes compromise to expand Maine's clean energy economy

AUGUSTA - Rep. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, proposed an amendment Monday to LD 1350, legislation focused on expanding Maine's clean energy economy, in an effort to decrease the states reliance on fossil fuels and address climate change.

• Read more about Stover receives legislative award from MECASA

AUGUSTA - The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) awarded Rep. Holly Stover, D-Boothbay, with their 2022 Legislative Award. Stover was presented with the award at the MECASA Award Ceremony Monday.

The MECASA Legislative Award is dedicated to a legislator who has initiated or strongly advocated for sexual violence victim/survivor-centered legislation and demonstrates a strong commitment to working with MECASA on policy goals and initiatives.

• Read more about Bills to bolster tobacco prevention and cessation programs receive funding

AUGUSTA - A pair of bills to increase funding for Maine's tobacco prevention and cessation programs, sponsored by Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, and Rep. Jay McCreight, D-Harpswell, received funding approval last week from the Legislature's Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee.