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• Read more about Bipartisan group of Maine lawmakers urge Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to terminate NECEC

AUGUSTA - A bipartisan group of 50 Maine lawmakers today sent Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker a letter urging him to respect the vote of Maine people and do everything in his power to terminate the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project and seek an alternative project from other bids that were received. On November 2, an overwhelming majority of Maine voters approved a referendum that bans construction of a transmission line such as the NECEC in the Upper Kennebec Region in Maine.

• Read more about Local legislators earn highest score for supporting Maine's education professionals

AUGUSTA - Reps. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, Joyce "Jay" McCreight, D-Harpswell, Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport and Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, each received a 100% rating on votes to support Maine's education professionals and schools, according to a recent scorecard released by the Maine Education Association (MEA).

• Read more about Legislative Council approves bill to address browntail moth infestations

AUGUSTA - Members of the Legislative Council voted last week on bill proposals for the upcoming session. One bill sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, to address the growing problem of browntail moth infestations in the state, has been approved by the council to be considered next year.

• Read more about Hepler awarded the Lewis and Clara Lamont Brain Injury Award

Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, received the Lewis and Clara Lamont Brain Injury Award at the annual conference of the Brain Injury Association of Maine on Wednesday, October 13. The award was established for individuals who have provided outstanding advocacy on behalf of Maine citizens who have experienced life-altering brain injuries.

• Read more about Hepler to receive the Lewis and Clara Lamont Brain Injury Advocacy Award

AUGUSTA - Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, will be awarded the Lewis and Clara Lamont Brain Injury Advocacy Award at the annual conference of the Brain Injury Association of Maine on Wednesday, October 13. The award was established for individuals who have provided outstanding advocacy on behalf of Maine citizens who have experienced life-altering brain injuries.

• Read more about Sagadahoc lawmakers earn highest score for supporting state employees

AUGUSTA - Reps. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, Jay McCreight, D-Harpswell, Sean Paulhus, D-Bath, and Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, have all received a 100% rating on votes to support state workers, according to a recent scorecard released by the Maine State Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union (MSEA-SEIU).

• Read more about Hepler presents joint resolution calling on Congress to improve veteran housing

AUGUSTA - Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, presented a joint resolution urging Congress to establish a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) to help veterans access housing to the Council of State Governments East (CSG) on Wednesday.

CSG is the nation's largest nonpartisan organization whose mission is to champion excellence in state government. Hepler introduced the resolution to the Maine Legislature in July where it received unanimous approval. The measure was also supported by the Legislature's Veterans Caucus.

• Read more about Hepler bill to ensure rights and protections for individuals with brain injuries becomes law

AUGUSTA - A measure by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, to improve the rights and protections for individuals with acquired brain injuries became law this week.

Hepler's bill, LD 559, would ensure that people with "acquired brain injuries" receive the same rights as people with intellectual disabilities or autism by adding "acquired brain injury" to the existing statutes concerning rights for those individuals.

• Read more about House enacts Hepler bill to increase access to justice

AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature unanimously enacted a measure Monday sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, that would address the unmet needs of individuals who require an attorney but cannot access one in their community.

LD 978 would incentivize five attorneys, chosen by the Supreme Judicial Court, to practice law and perform pro bono legal services in underserved areas for at least five years through a nonrefundable credit of up to $6,000 each year.

• Read more about House advances Hepler's bill to ensure rights and protections for individuals with brain injuries

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives voted unanimously Wednesday to advance a measure sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, that would improve the rights and protections for individuals with acquired brain injuries.