By: Rep. Kilton Webb, D-Durham
As a licensed electrician and a sitting member of the Maine Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, I have worked to support changes to Maine’s solar incentive program, which will ultimately save us all money.
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Assistant House Majority Leader Rep. Lori K.
By Rep. Ellie Sato
Augusta – A measure sponsored by Rep. Tavis Hasenfus, D-Readfield, to reimburse municipalities for General Assistance paid for the housing of residents of recovery residences was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on July 1.
AUGUSTA – A measure sponsored by Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, to establish net neutrality standards in Maine is now law.
As amended, LD 536 requires an internet service provider (ISP) to offer net neutral service to customers in the state – meaning all internet traffic must be treated equally. A violation of the requirements of this law is a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act, which is enforced by the Maine Attorney General’s Office.
AUGUSTA – A bill, LD 662, which will provide funding for organizations that recruit retiring military
AUGUSTA – A measure sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, that would develop a Working Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer Corps recently received $90,000 in funding support for fiscal year 2026-27 from the Maine House and Senate. The bill was signed by Gov. Janet Mills yesterday.
AUGUSTA – A measure from Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, to help more Mainers access birth control by requiring state-regulated health insurance plans to cover the cost of over-the-counter oral contraceptives is now law. Gov. Janet Mills signed the measure on July 1.
AUGUSTA – Last month, a proposal from Rep.