• Read more about Committee unanimously approves Berry's bill to stop misleading winter disconnection notices

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted 9-0 on Thursday to support a bill sponsored by the House chair of the committee, Rep. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, that would ban misleading winter disconnection notices as part of the collections process.

After the bill's public hearing on April 14, Berry had said the legislation would end CMP's "shameless and dishonest harassment of customers" during the winter months.

• Read more about Committee unanimously approves Doudera's bill to ban chlorpyrifos pesticide in time for Earth Day

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry unanimously approved LD 316, An Act To Prohibit the Use of Chlorpyrifos, on Tuesday. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, bans the use of chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate pesticide proven to adversely affect the environment, human health and the food system.

• Read more about Terry presents bill to support survivors of sexual assault

AUGUSTA - Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, introduced a bill to the Legislature's Judiciary Committee on Wednesday to extend the statute of limitations for filing a complaint to the Maine Human Rights Commission for unlawful discrimination if the complaint is based on a sexual act, sexual contact or sexual touching.

• Read more about Rep. Stover to meet with constituents in Boothbay

AUGUSTA - Rep. Holly Stover, D-Boothbay, will welcome constituents to attend outdoor, distanced office hours this weekend. This is an opportunity for the public to sit down with Stover and hear updates from Augusta, ask questions about policymaking and share opinions on state matters. Please wear a mask if you plan to attend.

• Read more about Kessler introduces bill to combat misinformation in the Legislature

AUGUSTA - Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, presented a bill to the State and Local Government Committee on Wednesday to train lawmakers and legislative staff on how to better recognize misinformation.

• Read more about Statement from Speaker Fecteau on Derek Chauvin Verdict

AUGUSTA - Today jurors found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts in the May 2020 murder of George Floyd. Maine Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford issued the following statement in response to the verdict.

"There must be accountability in this country. Today, the jury affirmed what our nation collectively and painfully saw: a knee on his neck, a cry for his mom, and the murder of George Floyd.

• Read more about Talbot Ross releases statement on the conviction of Derek Chauvin

AUGUSTA - Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, has released the following statement on the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd:

• Read more about Warren introduces bill to support youth input in state government

AUGUSTA - Rep. Charlotte Warren, D-Hallowell, introduced LD 1497, An Act To Establish the Maine Youth Impact Commission, before the Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee on Tuesday.

• Read more about Grohoski to host virtual "Coffee with Constituents"

AUGUSTA - Rep. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, will host a virtual "Coffee with Constituents" event on Saturday, April 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. These monthly events are an opportunity for constituents from Ellsworth and Trenton to ask questions, share concerns and ideas and otherwise just connect.

• Read more about Matlack introduces bill on behalf of county sheriffs

AUGUSTA - Rep. Ann Matlack, D-St. George, presented a bill before the Judiciary Committee on Thursday to update the fees paid to Maine sheriffs and their deputies when serving legal documents to residents on behalf of the state.