• Read more about The time is now to rebuild Maine's dental health care program

You may not think much about oral health beyond your daily brushing and flossing and twice-per-year cleanings. But for many Maine families, especially those who have no dental coverage, there are few options for accessing regular routine preventive dental care. Few oral health care provider offices are accepting new MaineCare patients, and long wait times for acute care can turn a sore tooth into a health emergency.

• Read more about Rep. Hepler: You may be missing money

AUGUSTA - Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, is urging all Maine residents to check the state database for unclaimed property.

Maine State Treasurer Henry Beck says the state is holding more than $291 million of unclaimed property after adding over $16 million this year alone. In total, the State of Maine is holding over 905,000 unclaimed property listings.

• Read more about State lawmakers announce formation of Maine Chapter of American Irish State Legislators Caucus

AUGUSTA - In honor of St. Patrick's Day and in commemoration of the many rich contributions that Irish Americans have made to the state of Maine, members of the Maine State Legislatures Irish-American community have announced the formation of the Maine chapter of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus.

• Read more about Legislative committee advances bill to improve heating assistance program

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Labor and Housing Committee voted unanimously, of those present, to advance a proposal from Rep. Raegan LaRochelle, D-Augusta, that would help eligible households in Maine access heating assistance from existing funds in Maine State Housing Authoritys Home Energy Program (HEAP).

• Read more about Committee advances Speaker Fecteau's bill to address Maines housing crisis through zoning reform

AUGUSTA - A bill from Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford intended to grow affordable housing options in Maine was voted on by the Legislature's Labor and Housing Committee today. By a vote of 8-3, the bill was supported by the majority of committee members.

• Read more about Judiciary Committee votes to advance Tribal Sovereignty Act

AUGUSTA - The Maine State Legislature's Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to advance LD 1626, the Tribal Sovereignty Act, by 8-6. Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, is the lead sponsor of the legislation.

• Read more about Maine House gives unanimous approval to safe drinking water legislation

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives voted unanimously Wednesday to advance a bill to support safe drinking water. LD 1891, sponsored by Rep. Jessica Fay, D-Raymond, would provide one-time funding to eligible owners of single-family homes or landlords for the treatment of private drinking water wells that show evidence of contamination.

• Read more about Rep. McCrea: You may be missing money

AUGUSTA - Rep. David McCrea, D-Fort Fairfield, is urging all Maine residents to check the state database for unclaimed property.

Every year, the Office of the State Treasurer releases its annual list of unclaimed property, which consists of money and other personal assets that are considered lost or abandoned when an owner cannot be located.

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

AUGUSTA - Rep. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, will host an in-person "Coffee with Constituents" event on Saturday, March 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.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 Legislative committee advances bill to create the Education Fair Share Fund

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee advanced a bill Thursday from Rep. Raegan LaRochelle, D-Augusta, that would create the Education Fair Share Fund in order to safeguard state funding for public education.