• Read more about Gramlich proposal to strengthen law enforcement training standards advances

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted Thursday to advance a proposal by Rep. Lori Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, to strengthen law enforcement education and training standards in Maine. The vote was 7-3 with three members absent.

• Read more about Legislative committee unanimously advances Fay bill to bolster Maine's veterinary workforce

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business (IDEA) Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Jessica Fay, D-Raymond, aimed at strengthening Maine's veterinary workforce.

• Read more about Berry, Grohoski issue statements on Public Utility Commission's investigation into Central Maine Power

AUGUSTA - Rep. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, and Rep. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, issued the following statements in response to an announcement from the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Thursday.

• Read more about Tepler serves as Speaker Pro Tem in the Maine House

Rep. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, convened the Maine House of Representatives as Speaker Pro Tem on Wednesday. All members who are serving their final term are offered the opportunity to preside over the House chamber. Tepler is in her fourth term representing the town of Topsham in the Maine House. She serves as the House chair of the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee.

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Jackie Merrill [Tepler] c. 812-1111

• Read more about Maine House advances Equal Rights Amendment

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval Wednesday to a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on the sex of an individual.

• Read more about Bill to support lobster fishing industry receives committee support

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Marine Resources Committee voted on Tuesday to advance a bill by Rep. Holly Stover, D-Boothbay, aimed at supporting Maine's lobster fishing industry following recent federal regulatory changes.

• Read more about Grohoski to host February virtual "Coffee with Constituents" event

AUGUSTA - Rep. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, will host her next virtual "Coffee with Constituents" event on Saturday, February 26 from 10 to 11 a.m.

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.

• Read more about Brewer representative delivers opening prayer in the Maine House

Rep. Kevin O'Connell, D-Brewer, leads the Maine House of Representatives in prayer at the start of session last Thursday. In his prayer, he pays respect to two House representatives who passed away recently, the Hon. Donna Doore and the Hon. John Tuttle.

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Jackie Merrill [OConnell], c. 812-1111

• Read more about Committee advances bill to improve and simplify Maine's any-deer permit system

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee voted unanimously Monday to advance a bill introduced by Rep. Scott Landry, D-Farmington, that will make changes to the states any-deer hunting permit system. The vote was 13-0.

• Read more about Committee advances Supica bill to reduce waste and streamline Maine's marijuana product tracking system

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee voted on Wednesday to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Laura Supica, D-Bangor, that would improve the states tracking system for adult use marijuana products.

Currently, Maine's adult use regulations call for a tracking "tag" to be placed on every plant or, in the case of marijuana products, every "item." This system creates significant costs for small businesses operating in this industry.