Dr. Judy Kahrl honored by lawmakers
Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, Rep. Sally Cluchey, D-Bowdoinham, and Gov. Janet Mills welcomed family and friends of the late Judy Kahrl of Arrowsic to the State House last week to honor her work.
Milliken to hold constituent office hours in Blue Hill
AUGUSTA – Rep. Nina Milliken, D-Blue Hill, will hold office hours at the Blue Hill Library in the Howard Room on Saturday, May 10, from 9 - 10:30 a.m. The library is located at 5 Parker Point Road. Appointments are not necessary.
Office hours provide constituents with an opportunity to hear updates from Augusta, ask questions about policymaking and share opinions on state matters. They also serve as an opportunity for residents to get help navigating state agencies and voice concerns.
Committee advances Eaton bill to support Island Nursing Home redevelopment
AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Housing and Economic Development Committee voted 7-3 to support a bill sponsored
by Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle, to provide funding for the redevelopment of the former Island Nursing Home into affordable senior housing.
Farrin introduces legislation to support small businesses
AUGUSTA – Rep. Wayne Farrin, D-Jefferson, introduced legislation before the Taxation Committee on Wednesday that would help small businesses recoup the cost of some credit card and debit card fees.
Legislature advances Graham bill to prevent hunger in Maine
AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Legislature advanced LD 415, sponsored by Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, which would support hunger prevention efforts in Maine.
A Responsible, Governing Budget, Free of New Taxes
By: Rep. Michel Lajoie, D-Lewiston
Over the six non-consecutive terms that I have spent representing Lewiston in the Maine House of Representatives, I have learned a great deal about the core issues that regularly impact our community – including rising property taxes that are making it difficult for older Mainers to remain in their homes and for young Mainers to purchase their first homes.
Dodge presents bill to reduce unintended pregnancies and STI transmission
AUGUSTA – Rep. Jan Dodge, D-Belfast, introduced a bill, LD 217, Monday to require schools to provide condoms free of charge to all students enrolled in grades 9-12 in order to reduce both unintended teen pregnancies and the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
A Budget that Supports our Communities
By Stephan Bunker
Legislature approves Friedmann bill to better protect medically vulnerable Mainers during power outages
AUGUSTA – This week, the Legislature gave initial approval to a measure sponsored by Rep.