My commute to the State House, from Eliot to Augusta, is 108 miles, a nearly two-hour drive one way, generally uneventful, a straight shot up the interstate to our capital. I have learned to make the most of my time on the road: listening to audio books, speaking hands-free with my constituents and colleagues, or motoring north in silent contemplation of the work ahead.
AUGUSTA - This week, the Legislature gave initial, unanimous approval to a measure sponsored by Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, that would bolster the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program's monthly benefit level to better support Maine families and communities across the state.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, that would increase the monthly benefit level provided by the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which would support greater financial security for Maines low-income families.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, introduced a bill on Thursday before the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee to bolster Maines Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, delivered the keynote address at the Excellence in Long-Term Care Awards Luncheon on Nov. 9. The event, hosted by the Maine Health Care Association in partnership with the Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, honored 14 caregivers for their dedication and performance. Among the honorees was Durgin Pines MDS Coordinator Kathryn Derosiers, who was recognized for her clinical expertise and dedication to her residents.
AUGUSTA - The Legislature gave final approval on Monday to a measure from Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, that will empower families to build long-term economic security by increasing the amount of money they can save without losing access to benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or TANF.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, presented a bill Tuesday to address Maine's essential care worker shortage by providing workers and their families with money for college.
LD 1718 creates the Essential Support Worker Tuition Grant Program, which aims to attract and retain workers by providing tuition vouchers to one of the state's public universities or community colleges. The vouchers could be used by the worker or a member of their immediate family.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House voted Tuesday to advance a measure sponsored by Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, that would help parents access workforce training and education. The vote was 81-58.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, and members of the Legislature honored Eliot Police Chief Elliott L. Moya at the State House on Tuesday.
Moya was named Chief of the Year by the Maine Association of Police. He was nominated for the honor by Eliot police officers, who highlighted Moya's work to create a crisis intervention team and his focus on officer wellness.
AUGUSTA - Local Reps. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot, and Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, will serve as House chairs of key legislative policy panels.
Meyer will serve as House chair of the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee.
