AUGUSTA - The Maine Legislature advanced a bill this week from Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, that would provide reimbursement for the health care expenses of retired law enforcement, corrections and search and rescue dogs who worked for the state.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, has been appointed to serve on the Department of Marine Resources Zone E Lobster Management Policy Council by Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, and Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash.
"I am proud to be a part of preserving this sustainable and economically viable fishery that is the heart of our coastal communities," said Hepler. "I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to this iconic heritage industry and to work alongside lobstermen in our community as a part of the Lobster Zone Council."
AUGUSTA - The Maine House voted Tuesday to enact legislation sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, aimed at better supporting Mainers with traumatic brain injury.
LD 539 would expand the options available at Maine's neurorehabilitation clinics to include counseling for substance use disorder, making the services provided more comprehensive.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, introduced legislation this week before the Legislature's Environment and Natural Resources Committee that would modernize Maines beverage container redemption laws, also known as the "Bottle Bill."
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee voted Wednesday to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, to expand protections for Maine loons and other waterfowl by prohibiting the sale and use of certain painted lead fishing tackle, which can be fatal for these species.
AUGUSTA - Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, appointed Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich to serve on the Surface Water Ambient Toxics Monitoring Program (SWAT) as one of two legislators on the Technical Advisory Group.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee voted Wednesday to unanimously advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, aimed at better supporting individuals with traumatic brain injury.
LD 539 would expand the options available at Maine's neurorehabilitation clinics to include counseling for substance use disorder, making the services provided more comprehensive.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, will serve as House chair of the Legislature's Marine Resources Committee.
"I am proud of the bipartisan work we do on the Marine Resources Committee to protect and promote our states working waterfront," said Hepler. "For the sake of our coastal and local economies across the state and preserving what makes Maine so special, its critical that we act as good stewards of our marine fisheries and wildlife resources. It's really an honor to take on this role as chair."
