Geiger introduces bill to protect kids on school buses
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, introduced legislation to protect kids riding on school buses before the Legislature’s Transportation Committee.
McCabe introduces bill to support behavioral health care for Maine youth
AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Rep. Julie McCabe, D-Lewiston, introduced a measure before the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee that would establish an emergency rate increase and a stabilization fund for children’s residential care facilities in Maine.
LD 2125 would provide $1 million to the sustainability fund in order to help stabilize children’s residential treatment providers that are in danger of closing.
News from the State House: Second Session Priorities
By Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle
As of Jan. 7, the 132nd Legislature is back in Augusta to conduct our second session of the two-year term. Currently, we have roughly 700 bills to consider before our adjournment date in April.
Committee advances Farrin legislation to reduce mortgage costs for Maine homebuyers
AUGUSTA – The Housing and Economic Development Committee voted to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Wayne Farrin, D-Jefferson, that would help more Mainers afford to buy homes by reducing mortgage costs.
Maine children deserve a dedicated voice to advocate for kids
By Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach
All children deserve to be safe, healthy and cared for, and to have access to an education that meets their individual needs. But for too many young Mainers, that is simply not the case.
Reps. Moonen, Gramlich respond to Governor Mills’ State of the State Address
AUGUSTA – Following tonight’s State of the State Address by Governor Janet Mills, House Majority Leader Matt Moonen, D-Portland, and Assistant House Majority Leader Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, released the following statements:
House Majority Leader Matt Moonen:
Rana introduces legislation to build more affordable housing
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Rep.
Cluchey highlights plan to increase public access to Swan Island
AUGUSTA – The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) released a comprehensive plan Wed
Westbrook House delegation issues statement in response to local ICE presence
AUGUSTA – Today, following several days of increased activity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Westbrook, Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, and Rep. Sue Salisbury, D-Westbrook, released the following joint statement:
“As ICE has increased its operations in Maine this week, we have seen a surge of activity focused on Westbrook. ICE has repeatedly stated that its actions are intended to make our community safer and that it is only targeting individuals with criminal records. That has not been the case.