AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services (HCIFS) Committee voted unanimously, of those present, on Wednesday to advance legislation that would expand Maine's health care workforce, sponsored by Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, introduced legislation Tuesday that would change the Foreign Credentialing and Skills Recognition Revolving Loan Program to a grant program and increase the maximum allowable distribution of funds to eligible immigrants from the current $700 to $1,000.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, introduced legislation Tuesday that would expand Maine's health care workforce by studying ways to integrate foreign-trained physicians into Maine's health care system.
AUGUSTA - Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, and Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, presented the final findings and recommendations from the Commission to Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program before the Legislature's Labor and Housing Committee on Tuesday.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House on Tuesday passed a measure expressing support for Ukraine and condemning Russia's aggression one year after Russian forces invaded the neighboring country. The vote was 87-54.
AUGUSTA - House Majority Leader Mo Terry, D-Gorham, and Assistant Majority Leader Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, released the following statements in response to Governor Janet Mills' proposed budget:
House Majority Leader Mo Terry:
Rep. Kristen Cloutier is serving her fourth term in the Maine House of Representatives.
During her tenure, Cloutier has introduced and passed legislation to create Maine’s paid family and medical leave benefits program, create a grant program for family caregivers, decrease barriers and streamline business licensing so qualified new residents can enter Maine's workforce, direct aid to Mainers experiencing homelessness and restore funding to the state’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Program.
