By Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle
The Legislature wrapped up its work for the session in mid-June. This year, we enacted more than 600 laws that will address the issues Mainers care about and move our state forward. Many of them officially went into effect on Sept. 24.
By Rep. Parnell Terry
Election Day is right around the corner, and Gorham residents will have a chance to make their voices heard this fall on a number of important issues on Nov. 4. Regardless of your party affiliation, I want to encourage you to vote and keep in mind that your vote matters.
By Rep. Michele Meyer, D-Eliot
For families in York County and across Maine, the rising cost of living is making it harder to make ends meet. The costs of housing, child care, health care and more have left folks struggling to keep up with their bills – let alone save for a rainy day or to get ahead.
AUGUSTA – Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle, has been appointed to the Surface Water Ambient Toxics (SWAT) Advisory Group. She was appointed by House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, as one of two legislators to serve on the advisory group.
By Rep. Ellie Sato
As we move into the fall season, there have been two issues I have been hearing more about from constituents: winter heating costs and back-to-school safety.
The cost of keeping your home warm during the winter, particularly for those with fixed incomes, can be a major financial burden. While recent actions from the federal government have created funding instability, there are fortunately still resources available to help folks afford to heat their homes.
By Rep. Holly B. Stover, D-Boothbay Harbor
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Each September, we are reminded that suicide is not just a personal tragedy. It is a public health crisis that touches every part of life in Maine. It’s a time to remember those we've lost, support those who are struggling and recommit ourselves to the work of prevention.
By: Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland
I’ve had the opportunity to serve in the Maine Legislature for more than 20 years, and throughout that time, I’ve witnessed many different state budget negotiations. Until this year, though, I’ve never had first-hand experience with those negotiations. Now, as a member of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs (AFA) Committee, which is responsible for crafting and reviewing the budget line by line, I believe without hesitation that we passed the best possible budget for the people of Maine in June.
AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, House Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Lori Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, and Rep. Bill Pluecker, I-Warren, met at the State House with a visiting delegation of lawmakers and officials from Massachusetts to discuss Maine’s efforts to combat PFAS contamination in the state.
AUGUSTA – Maine State Representative Chris Kessler is urging all Mainers who have canceled their Spectrum internet service in the past year to carefully review their final bill to make sure they are charged only for the days of actual service provided in their last month of billing.