AUGUSTA - The Maine House voted Thursday to pass legislation sponsored by Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, aimed at lowering Maine's high rate of suicide deaths.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, welcomed North Yarmouth Congregational Church Choir Director, David Myers-Wakeman and Reverend Zebulon Green to the State House on Thursday.
Myers-Wakeman performed the national anthem and Reverend Green delivered the official prayer in the House chamber at the start of the day's session.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House voted Tuesday to pass legislation sponsored by Rep. Sam Zager, D-Portland, that would require health insurance coverage for biomarker testing.
Rep. Dan Shagoury, D-Hallowell, and Senator Craig Hickman, of Winthrop, welcomed 4th grade students from Helen Thompson Elementary School to the State House Wednesday.
Contact:
Brian Lee [Shagoury], 305-965-2744
AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives gave initial, unanimous support on Tuesday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Ed Crockett, D-Portland, that would increase the minimum wage paid to Maine's educational technicians (ed techs) and hourly school support staff.
AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature unanimously voted Wednesday to enact legislation sponsored by Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, that would help protect fishermen's access to Maine's working waterfront.
Rep. Raegan LaRochelle, D-Augusta, and Rep. Bill Bridgeo, D-Augusta, welcomed members of the Cony High School Girls' Swim Team to the State House on Wednesday.
The team was recognized by the Legislature for winning the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Championship.
Contact:
Brian Lee [LaRochelle], c. 305-965-2744
Back, left to right: Rep. Bill Bridgeo (second from left), Rep. Raegan LaRochelle (second from right) and coach Bob Johnston (far right).
AUGUSTA - The Legislature gave initial approval earlier this week to a measure sponsored by Rep. Marc Malon, D-Biddeford, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, that would create a universal exclusionary list for all forms of gambling to which those struggling with gambling addiction could voluntarily add their names.
AUGUSTA - On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced final rules that will establish new standards to limit exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," in drinking water.
Additionally, the agency announced that $1 billion will be newly available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help states implement PFAS testing and treatment at public water systems, as well as to help owners of private wells address contamination.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives voted Tuesday to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, that would protect Maine consumers by licensing residential general contractors.
Maine already licenses plumbers, electricians, architects, interior designers and more but residential general contractors, who often work on projects with these professionals, have no licensing requirements.
