• Read more about Committee advances Supica bill to support economic opportunity for Wabanaki Nations through internet gaming

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee voted Thursday in support of a measure sponsored by Rep. Laura Supica, D-Bangor, which would establish greater economic opportunity for the Wabanaki Nations by authorizing each federally recognized Indian nation, tribe or band in Maine to operate internet gaming, opening up new a revenue stream.

• Read more about State champion field hockey team visits State House

State champion field hockey team visits State House

Rep. Tavis Hasenfus, D-Readfield, and Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, welcomed the Winthrop/Mranacook High School field hockey team to the State House on Tuesday.

The team was recognized by the entire House for winning the 2023 Class C State Championship, their third state title in three years.

Contact:

Brian Lee [Hasenfus], 305-965-2744
Lisa Haberzettl [Hickman], 207-251-3548

• Read more about House approves Lookner bill to prevent municipalities from adopting moratoria on emergency shelters

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval on Thursday to LD 2146, sponsored by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, that would prevent municipalities with populations exceeding 20,000 from adopting moratoria on the establishment of emergency shelters.

• Read more about Lawmakers unanimously approve Lee bill to close bail process loophole and end unnecessary detention

AUGUSTA - The Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Adam Lee, D-Auburn, that would help prevent unnecessary detention for those who present minimal or no risk to their communities.

• Read more about Roberts recognized as Maine Business Champion by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce

AUGUSTA - Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, was recognized Thursday as a Maine Business Champion by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce for her work on the Maine Dirigo Business Incentive Program and her continued commitment to strengthening Maine's small businesses.

• Read more about Committee advances Crafts bill to enact a social work licensure compact

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted Wednesday to advance 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.

• Read more about Legislature advances Landry bill to expand moose hunting opportunities for critically ill Maine kids

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature advanced a bill this week from Rep. Scott Landry, D-Farmington, to expand moose hunting opportunities for Maine kids experiencing a critical or terminal illness.

• Read more about Committee advances Golek bill to better help low-income renters receive housing vouchers

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Joint Select Committee on Housing unanimously advanced legislation on Tuesday sponsored by Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, that would establish a stakeholder group to examine systematic difficulties in obtaining and utilizing low-income affordable housing vouchers and provide further support for Section 8 housing voucher recipients.

• Read more about Committee advances Ankeles bill to protect Maine's working waterfront

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Taxation voted unanimously of those present Wednesday to advance a bill sponsored by Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, that would help protect fishermen's access to Maine's working waterfront.

• Read more about Legislators call on Cabela's, Kittery Trading Post to stop selling assault weapons

AUGUSTA - Forty-seven Maine legislators have signed on to two letters calling on Cabela's and the Kittery Trading Post to stop selling military-style, semi-automatic weapons, commonly referred to as assault rifles. The letters, which were spearheaded by Rep. Lori Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, were sent to leadership at each organization.