AUGUSTA - Rep. Richard Evans, D-Dover Foxcroft, introduced legislation Tuesday to encourage job growth within Maine's forestry industry through tax incentives for eligible businesses. LD 1919 would enable forest products businesses that hire new employees to be eligible for reimbursement of labor, training and equipment costs.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Taxation Committee voted unanimously last week to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Jay McCreight, D-Harpswell, that would increase funding for Maines tobacco prevention and cessation programs.
AUGUSTA - Members of the Legislature's Marine Resources Committee voted Tuesday to advance a proposal by Rep. Genevieve McDonald, D-Stonington, that would extend legal fishing hours for Maine's lobster industry. The vote was unanimous among the 10 committee members present.
AUGUSTA - The Maine Commission for Community Service briefed the Legislature's Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee on the establishment of the Maine Climate Corps in their new report, an effort spurred by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, on Monday.
AUGUSTA - Following the announcement of the passing of the Honorable John Tuttle, House Majority Leader Michelle Dunphy, D-Old Town, and Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, released the following statement:
AUGUSTA - Rep. Jay McCreight, D-Harpswell, presented LD 1920, An Act To Enact the Interstate Counseling Compact To Address Inequities in Access to Clinical Counseling Services and Increase Maine's Provider Workforce, before the Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee on Thursday.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Jay McCreight, D-Harpswell, presented LD 1920, An Act To Enact the Interstate Counseling Compact To Address Inequities in Access to Clinical Counseling Services and Increase Maine's Provider Workforce, before the Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee on Thursday.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would extend health insurance coverage to adults with disabilities.
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature passed a joint resolution Wednesday recognizing the exceptional efforts of long-term care facilities and workers. The resolution, sponsored by Rep. Kristi Mathieson, D-Kittery, honors the dedication of workers in long-term care facilities to provide quality care for older individuals and individuals with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, presented LD 1792, An Act To Support Employees of the Riverview Psychiatric Center, Including the Riverview Psychiatric Center Outpatient Services Team, before the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee last week.
