AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature voted to enact LD 1722 on Thursday, a proposal to allocate Maine's opioid settlement funds to support opioid and substance use services, sponsored by Rep. Charlotte Warren, D-Hallowell..

This legislation was introduced in an effort to best utilize the over $130 million received by the state as the result of lawsuits filed against opioid manufacturers and distributors for their role in the ongoing opioid crisis.

AUGUSTA - Following the Maine House and Senate's advancement of zoning reform legislation last week, Rep. David McCrea, D-Fort Fairfield, has released a statement applauding the Legislatures historic work to address the statewide housing crisis:

AUGUSTA - Following the Maine House and Senate's advancement of zoning reform legislation last week, Rep. Laura Supica, D-Bangor, has released a statement applauding the Legislatures historic work to address the statewide housing crisis:

Rep. Jim Boyle, D-Gorham, presented Gorham resident, Steve Willis, with a Legislative Sentiment honoring his 45 years of service to the Southern Maine Community College Fire Science Program and broader Maine Fire Service community on Monday.

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Jackie Merrill [Boyle], c. 812-1111

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval on Thursday to a bill sponsored by Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, that would direct the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) to examine options for encouraging energy storage facility development in Maine.

AUGUSTA - Early Friday morning, the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee unanimously approved a responsible supplemental budget proposal that delivers targeted inflation relief to working families and older Mainers, invests in workforce training, education and child care, and provides funding for nursing homes, hospitals and long-term care.

AUGUSTA - A bill from Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford intended to grow affordable housing options in Maine was voted on by the House today. The bill passed with bipartisan support, 78-51.

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature unanimously voted to enact a bill on Wednesday sponsored by Rep. Lynne Williams, D-Bar Harbor, that would clarify new rulemaking parameters for the Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP).

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature gave initial approval on Thursday to a bill sponsored by Rep. Jay McCreight, D-Harpswell, that would protect patients' access to health care.

AUGUSTA - Members of the Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval Thursday to LD 1626, legislation to uphold the sovereignty of the Wabanaki Nations, in a vote of 81-55. Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, is the lead sponsor of the legislation.