Are you missing money?
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Is there a chance you've forgotten about an old bank account? Have you moved and never received your utility deposit back? If so, you may be on the state's unclaimed property list.
Legislature gives approval to bill that would encourage smart housing development
AUGUSTA - The Legislature gave approval this week to legislation sponsored by Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, that would encourage smart housing development in Maine by updating the state's growth management program law. The bill received initial approval in the House last Thursday and was passed to be enacted this week. It passed the Senate with bipartisan support last Friday.
Gere bill to redevelop York County courthouses into much-needed housing becomes law
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AUGUSTA - A bill sponsored by Rep. Traci Gere, D-Kennebunkport, which gives MaineHousing and local housing authorities the first option to purchase three courthouses in York County and redevelop them into much-needed housing, is now law after being signed by Gov. Janet Mills last week.
House Democratic leadership issues statement following enactment of supplemental budget
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AUGUSTA - Early Thursday morning, the Legislature gave final approval to a supplemental budget that makes significant investments in affordable housing, education, health care, child care and relief funding for Maine communities to recover from the devastating winter storms in December and January. It was enacted after a series of last-minute, late-night floor amendments were offered in the Senate and defeated by the House.
Graham honors First Congregational Church of Gray at State House
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Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, welcomed members of the First Congregational Church of Gray, United Church of Christ Maine to the State House on Tuesday and presented them with a sentiment celebrating the church's 250th anniversary.
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Brian Lee [Graham], c. 305-965-2744
Hepler advocates for organ donation at State House event
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AUGUSTA - Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, spoke at an event on Wednesday to advocate for organ donation and to share her own story as a donor spouse. In 1997, Hepler lost her husband after a workplace fall, but because of his decision to be an organ donor, he saved multiple lives.
"Making the decision to go forward with organ donation when your loved one is dying is something everyone should consider," said Hepler. "I think of it as a final act of love."
House gives final approval to Crafts bill to enact a social work licensure compact
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AUGUSTA - The Maine House gave final approval Friday to legislation sponsored by Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, that would improve access to social work services in Maine by enacting an interstate social work licensure compact.
Reps. Terry, Cloutier issue statements on supplemental budget agreement
AUGUSTA - On Monday, April 15, the Legislature's Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee approved an amended supplemental budget proposal that makes significant investments in affordable housing, education, health care and child care. The budget also makes discrete changes regarding transportation funding, dairy subsidies and ensures ongoing tax relief for pension holders.
Midcoast Baptist Church Homeschool Group visits State House
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Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, welcomed students and chaperones from the Midcoast Baptist Church Homeschool Group to the State House on Wednesday.
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Brian Lee [Arford], c. 305-965-2744
Brunswick chess champs honored at State House
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Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, welcomed Maine state chess champions Molly Tefft and Gabe Eaton of Brunswick to the State House on Friday and presented them with a legislative sentiment.
Tefft won the Maine State Girls K-12 Chess Tournament, and Eaton won the 2024 Maine Scholastic Individual Chess Championship.
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Brian Lee [Ankeles], c. 305-965-2744
Left to right: Rep. Dan Ankeles, Molly Tefft, Gabe Eaton and Sean Eaton.