AUGUSTA - A bipartisan bond measure sponsored by Rep. Jessica Fay, D-Raymond, that would provide $30 million over four years to invest in the design, development and maintenance of trails statewide was signed into law Monday and will appear on the November ballot.
AUGUSTA - Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law a bill sponsored by Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, aimed at protecting Maine renters by limiting the types of fees that are imposed on tenants upon signing a lease and increasing transparency around what many consider "hidden fees" in a lease agreement.
AUGUSTA - A measure sponsored by Rep. Ambureen Rana, D-Bangor, which would create the Recovery Community Centers Fund within the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on Monday.
AUGUSTA - The Maine Climate Corps, introduced in the 130th Legislature by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, is partnering with the American Climate Corps in an effort to recruit people who are interested in combating climate change, advancing environmental justice and building the clean energy economy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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."
