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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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: 

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Rep.

AUGUSTA – The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) released a comprehensive plan Wed

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. 

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