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• Read more about White's bill to protect Maines public election officials goes into effect

AUGUSTA - A bill to protect public election officials in Maine, sponsored by Rep. Bruce White, D-Waterville, goes into effect today.

LD 1821 makes it a Class D crime to intentionally interfere by force, violence, intimidation or by any physical act with any public official who is performing an official function relating to a federal, state or municipal election. It further specifies that public officials include election officials, municipal clerks and registrars of voters.

• Read more about White nominates Waterville resident to the Franco-American Hall of Fame

Rep. Bruce White, D-Waterville, nominated Robert Chenard to be inducted into Maine's Franco-American Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

Chenard is an author, lecturer and instructor with a specialty in Franco-American genealogy. He has volunteered at the Taconnett Falls chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society for the past 32 years, helping to connect many with their ancestry and heritage.

Contact:

Brian Lee [White], c. 305-965-2744

Photo: Robert Chenard and Rep. Bruce White.

• Read more about Governor signs White bill to require snow and ice removal from passenger vehicles

AUGUSTA - On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Bruce White, D-Waterville, that will require motorists to take measures to prevent snow and ice from falling from their vehicles while operating on Maine roadways.

"With this new law, more Mainers will be safe traveling on our roads in the winter," said White. "It will help provide accountability for drivers and prevent unnecessary deaths, injuries and damage to vehicles."

• Read more about House advances measure to require removing snow and ice from vehicles before operating on public roads

AUGUSTA - The Maine House unanimously voted Tuesday to advance LD 522, An Act to Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow When Operated on Public Ways. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Bruce White, D-Waterville.

• Read more about Transportation Committee approves White bill to require snow and ice removal from vehicles

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Transportation Committee voted unanimously of those present on Thursday to advance an amended version of LD 522, An Act to Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow When Operated on Public Ways. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Bruce White, D-Waterville.

• Read more about White introduces bill to remove snow and ice from vehicles before operating on public roads

AUGUSTA - Rep. Bruce White, D-Waterville, presented LD 522, An Act to Require That Motor Vehicles Be Clear of Snow When Operated on Public Ways, at a public hearing before the Legislature's Transportation Committee on Thursday.

• Read more about Waterville delegation joined by local rabbi at State House

Reps. Colleen Madigan and Bruce White, both D-Waterville, welcomed Rabbi Rachel Isaacs of Beth Israel Congregation to the State House on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Contact:

Brian Lee [Madigan, White], c. 305-965-2744

Left to right: Rep. Bruce White, Rabbi Rachel Isaacs, Rep. Colleen Madigan.