• Read more about Bipartisan group of Maine lawmakers urge Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to terminate NECEC

AUGUSTA - A bipartisan group of 50 Maine lawmakers today sent Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker a letter urging him to respect the vote of Maine people and do everything in his power to terminate the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project and seek an alternative project from other bids that were received. On November 2, an overwhelming majority of Maine voters approved a referendum that bans construction of a transmission line such as the NECEC in the Upper Kennebec Region in Maine.

• Read more about Legislative Council advances bill to clarify rulemaking parameters for the Office of Marijuana Policy

AUGUSTA - The Legislative Council last week approved a bill from Rep. Lynne Williams, D-Bar Harbor, that would clarify new rulemaking parameters for the Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP) and define the role of the Legislature in the rulemaking process.

• Read more about Two bills sponsored by O'Neil approved by Legislative Council

AUGUSTA - The Legislative Council voted last week to send two bills sponsored by Rep. Maggie O'Neil, D-Saco, to the Legislature for consideration. The bills, one regarding textbook cost assistance for high school students interested in taking college courses and the other regarding consumer protections for sensitive personal information, will be heard during the upcoming session in January.

• Read more about Rep. Fay to hold local office hours

RAYMOND - Rep. Jessica Fay, D-Raymond, will hold in-district constituent office hours on Wednesday, December 1 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Raymond Village Library located at 3 Meadow Road. Those who wish to attend these office hours remotely should email Fay at Rep. Jessica Fay for the Zoom link.

• Read more about Martin applauds passage of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

AUGUSTA - Rep. Roland "Danny" Martin, D-Sinclair, commends federal lawmakers in their work to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) signed into law on Monday.

• Read more about O'Neil honored with Sierra Club Maines 2021 Public Service for the Environment Award

AUGUSTA - Rep. Maggie O'Neil, D-Saco, received Sierra Club Maine's 2021 Public Service for the Environment Award this week in recognition of her legislative leadership and commitment to protecting the environment.

• Read more about Two bills sponsored by Berry approved by Legislative Council

AUGUSTA - The Legislative Council voted Thursday to send two bills sponsored by Rep. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, to the Legislature for consideration. The bills, one concerning utility shutoffs at public safety facilities and the other concerning wage increases for intensive case managers, will be heard during the upcoming session in January.

• Read more about Bryant issues statement on passage of federal infrastructure bill

AUGUSTA - Rep. Mark Bryant, D-Windham, released a statement on the federal, bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that was signed into law on Monday.

• Read more about Berry, Grohoski issue statements on electricity rate increases

AUGUSTA - Rep. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, House chair of the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, and Rep. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, a member of the Energy, Utilities and Technologies Committee, issued the following statements in response to the announcement from the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of electricity rate increases affecting both CMP and Versant Power customers starting in 2022. Berry represents a district served by CMP, and Grohoski represents a district served by Versant.

• Read more about Area legislators earn highest score for supporting Maine's education professionals

AUGUSTA - Rep. Thom Harnett, D-Gardiner, and Rep. Tavis Hasenfus, D-Readfield, have each received a 100% rating on votes to support Maine's education professionals and schools, according to a recent scorecard released by the Maine Education Association (MEA).

"Providing all of our young people with a quality education is one of the most important functions of government," said Harnett. "I am proud to support our teachers and all involved in education, and I thank them for their service."