Committee unanimously supports Webb tax cut on electricity bills
AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Legislature’s Taxation Committee unanimously voted to advance an amended version of a bill sponsored by Rep. Kilton Webb, D-Durham, aimed at lowering Mainers’ electricity costs.
Rep. Kessler reveals violations of Maine’s application fee and “junk fee” ban at Redbank Village
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Rep. Chris Kessler (D-South Portland) announced today that he found numerous violations of Maine’s law banning rental application fees and other "junk" fees at Redbank Village in South Portland.
Cluchey introduces bipartisan legislation to protect and expand access to vaccines in Maine
AUGUSTA – Rep. Sally Cluchey, D-Bowdoinham, introduced bipartisan legislation before the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee on Tuesday that would protect and expand access to vaccines in Maine.
House approves Kuhn bill to strengthen Maine’s data privacy laws
AUGUSTA – Yesterday, the Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval to a measure sponsored by Rep.
Committee advances Mathieson measure to strengthen Maine’s government shutdown loan program
AUGUSTA – Last Wednesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted 12-1 in favor of advancing LD 2102, a bill sponsored by Rep. Kristi Mathieson, D-Kittery, to clarify eligibility and repayment issues with the Government Shutdown Loan Guarantee Program. The program encourages Maine lending institutions to voluntarily offer interest-free loans to eligible state and federal employees during shutdowns lasting more than seven days.
Durham Community School students visit the State House
Rep. Kilton Webb, D-Durham, welcomed fourth grade students from Durham Community School to the State House last Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Committee advances Ankeles bill to protect drinking water from toxins
AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee advanced a bill Wednesday from Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, that would fund testing and cleanup of private drinking water wells throughout the state. The bipartisan 9-4 vote means the bill will advance to the full House and Senate in a strong position.
State champion football team visits State House
The team was recognized by the House and Senate for winning the 2025 Class D State Championship, their first state title since 2000.
Fighting for lower costs and a stronger Gorham
By Rep. Parnell Terry
The Legislature recently convened for the start of a new session, and this year, we will consider hundreds of bills before our expected adjournment date in mid-April.
One issue I hear from constituents more than almost any other is that the rising cost of living has been putting a lot of pressure on Gorham family budgets. From the costs of housing and health care to energy and child care, it’s getting a lot more difficult for families to make ends meet and build their lives here.