AUGUSTA – Rep. Sally Cluchey, D-Bowdoinham, introduced bipartisan legislation before the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee on Tuesday that would protect and expand access to vaccines in Maine.
AUGUSTA – Yesterday, the Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval to a measure sponsored by Rep.
AUGUSTA – Last Wednesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted 12-1 in favor of advancing LD 2102, a bill sponsored by Rep. Kristi Mathieson, D-Kittery, to clarify eligibility and repayment issues with the Government Shutdown Loan Guarantee Program. The program encourages Maine lending institutions to voluntarily offer interest-free loans to eligible state and federal employees during shutdowns lasting more than seven days.
Rep. Kilton Webb, D-Durham, welcomed fourth grade students from Durham Community School to the State House last Tuesday, Feb. 3.
AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee advanced a bill Wednesday from Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, that would fund testing and cleanup of private drinking water wells throughout the state. The bipartisan 9-4 vote means the bill will advance to the full House and Senate in a strong position.
The team was recognized by the House and Senate for winning the 2025 Class D State Championship, their first state title since 2000.
By Rep. Parnell Terry
The Legislature recently convened for the start of a new session, and this year, we will consider hundreds of bills before our expected adjournment date in mid-April.
One issue I hear from constituents more than almost any other is that the rising cost of living has been putting a lot of pressure on Gorham family budgets. From the costs of housing and health care to energy and child care, it’s getting a lot more difficult for families to make ends meet and build their lives here.
AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Rep. Michelle Boyer, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced a bill before the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee, which would expand physician associates’ (PAs) scope of practice.
AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle, nominated Travis Fifield, of Stonington, to the Department of Marine Resources Advisory Council during a nomination hearing before the Legislature’s Marine Resources Committee.
Contact:
Brian Lee (Eaton) | 305-965-2744
AUGUSTA – Last week, Rep. Dan Shagoury, D-Hallowell, received the Dementia Policy Champion Award from the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.