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.

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services (HCIFS) Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday, with two members absent, to advance a bill to make it easier for Maine people to access emergency supplies of medications. The proposal, LD 1776, is sponsored by Rep. Amy Roeder, D-Bangor.

AUGUSTA - A proposal by Rep. Lori Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, would help low-income families and families with children with disabilities access high-quality programming after school.

AUGUSTA - Rep. Maggie O'Neil, D-Saco, presented LD 1880, An Act To Provide Textbook Cost Assistance for High School Students Enrolled in Early College Courses, before the Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

AUGUSTA - Rep. Lydia Blume, D-York, introduced legislation Tuesday before the Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee to establish a pilot program to facilitate climate change education in Maine public schools.