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• Read more about Brunswick legislators welcome students to Maine State House

AUGUSTA - Brunswick legislators Rep. Poppy Arford, Rep. Dan Ankeles, Rep. Cheryl Golek and Sen. Mattie Daughtry welcomed students and teachers from the Brunswick High School Off Campus Learning Program to the Maine State House last Thursday, Feb.1. In addition to touring the Capitol and visiting the House Gallery, the students met with Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.

Contact:

Brian Lee [Ankeles, Arford, Golek], c. 305-965-2744
Emily Cook [Bellows], c. 207-441-0405

• Read more about Legislative leaders advance Arford bill to improve access to birth control

AUGUSTA - On Tuesday, Maine's Legislative Council voted to advance a bill from Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, that would help more Mainers access birth control by requiring state-regulated health insurance plans to cover over-the-counter contraceptives.

• Read more about Arford named House chair of legislative task force on health care facility fees

AUGUSTA - Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, has been named House chair of a legislative panel tasked with reviewing the impact of so-called "facility fees," which are fees that hospitals and health care providers add to patient bills in addition to their professional fees for services provided.

The Task Force to Evaluate the Impact of Facility Fees on Patients held its first meeting at the State House on Friday, Dec. 1.

• Read more about Independence Association names Rep. Arford 2023 Legislator of the Year

AUGUSTA - Independence Association, Inc. recognized Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, with its 2023 Legislator of the Year award at its annual meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The annual award recognizes an elected official for outstanding advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities.

• Read more about Brunswick legislators finish legislative session with perfect attendance

AUGUSTA - Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, and Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, were present for 100% of roll call votes for the legislative session that wrapped up in July, making them two of only a few legislators with perfect attendance during the first year of the two-year term.

• Read more about Lawmakers approve Arford bill to study creation of state-level public option health plan

AUGUSTA - Lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a measure from Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, to explore the creation of a state-level public option health plan.

"Access to affordable health care for all is a priority for me, because it is a priority for Maine people," said Arford. "As a longtime advocate for patients and health care consumers, I have heard from countless people who have struggled to access the care they need when they need it. This bill will put our state on a path to reduce costs, expand choice and improve coverage for everyone."

• Read more about Local lawmakers welcome Brunswick High School civics classes to State House

Reps. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, and Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, welcomed students from Brunswick High School's rights and responsibilities of citizenship and AP government classes to the State House on Tuesday. The classes are taught by Ben Clark and Connor Lynch.

Contact:

Brian Lee [Arford, Ankeles, Golek], c. 305-965-2744

• Read more about Brunswick reverend delivers opening prayer in Maine House

Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick (right) and Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick (left) welcomed Reverend Katie Holicky of St. Paul's Episcopal Church (center) to the State House Tuesday. Holicky delivered the official prayer in the House chamber during the sessions opening ceremonies.

Contact:

Brian Lee [Ankeles, Arford], c. 305-965-2744

Rep. Poppy Arford is serving her third term in the Maine Legislature. She is a member of the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee, where she has led bipartisan efforts to improve health care price transparency and study a public option for health care coverage.

Arford previously served on the Brunswick Town Council and on Brunswick’s Sustainability Committee. She was named the 2023 Legislator of the Year by the Brunswick-based Independence Association.