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• Read more about Lawmakers advance Millett proposal to address Maine's housing crisis

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature voted Tuesday to advance a proposal from Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, to address the state's worsening housing crisis. The measure earned initial approval "under the hammer," or by unanimous consent, in both the House and Senate.

LD 1540 would create the Stable Home Fund, a state program to provide low-income families with temporary rental assistance paid directly to their landlords.

• Read more about This Teacher Appreciation Week, educators deserve support from lawmakers

Maine's teachers go above and beyond every day to help our kids succeed. They are the glue that holds our schools together, and they deserve our support.

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, a time when we should be celebrating educators and recommitting to giving them the tools they need to do their jobs well. Instead, at the State House, we are hearing extreme proposals that hurt our students and demoralize our school staff.

• Read more about Committee advances Millett proposals to address Maine's housing crisis

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Housing Committee voted Friday to advance two proposals from Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that aim to tackle the state's worsening housing crisis.

As amended, the first bill, LD 226, would invest $40 million in affordable housing construction and programs annually over the next five years, adding up to a total investment of $200 million. It received unanimous support from the committee.

• Read more about House Democrats on the Education Committee respond to extreme Republican school proposals

AUGUSTA - Following the introduction today of extreme Republican legislation that could ban books, hinder access to educational materials and eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Maine public schools, Rep.

• Read more about Millett proposal would raise wages to address school support staff shortage

AUGUSTA - Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, presented a bill on Thursday to address the shortage of ed techs and other school staff by raising their wages.

LD 955 would establish a minimum hourly wage for public school support staff beginning in 2024. The wage would be equal to 125% of the statewide minimum wage.

• Read more about Millett measure would invest in increasing affordable housing access

AUGUSTA - Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, presented a measure Friday that would increase access to affordable housing in Maine. LD 226 would invest $200 million in affordable housing construction and programs over the next two years.

• Read more about Millett bill seeks to ensure school lockdown drills protect Maine students

AUGUSTA - A bill from Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would require the development of best practices to guide Maine schools when carrying out school lockdown drills.

At a public hearing on Tuesday, Millett told members of the Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee that drills should protect students both physically and emotionally.

• Read more about Maine House passes measure supporting Ukraine, condemning Russia's aggression one year after invasion

AUGUSTA - The Maine House on Tuesday passed a measure expressing support for Ukraine and condemning Russia's aggression one year after Russian forces invaded the neighboring country. The vote was 87-54.

• Read more about Millett named 2023 Maternal and Child Health Fellow

AUGUSTA - Rep. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, has been named a 2023 Maternal and Child Health Fellow, a program by the National Conference of State Legislatures that supports state legislative leaders in child and maternal health policy from across the country.

Millett, a longtime member of the Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, will engage with other legislative leaders and policy experts, build knowledge about new research and work to identify steps for immediate action in Maine.