With the supplemental budget passed, there are many accomplishments to be proud of that will help families here in Westbrook. I want to share some of the highlights with you. Beginning in June, $850 direct-relief checks will be mailed to more than 850,000 eligible Mainers. Additionally, the budget provides income tax breaks for retired Maine […]
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Equal rights amendment to Maine Constitution hits Republican opposition in House
The 80-57 vote in favor of the proposal falls short of the two-thirds majority required to put the issue to voters, with another vote coming later in this session.
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Letter: Westbrook legislator outlines accomplishments
It has been an honor to represent Westbrook in the State House this past year. Together, we expanded service programming with my Maine Service Fellows and Maine Climate Corps programs – providing an opportunity to serve and jobs for young Mainers along with investments in communities across the state. We passed legislation that funds 55% […]
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Democrat elected to fill Augusta-area House seat previously held by Republican
Raegan LaRochelle defeated James Orr in race to fill vacant spot of House District 86, according to unofficial results.
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Bath representative’s bill to revive old state flag fails
The existing state flag will remain in place, but vexillologist David Martucci said lawmakers made the wrong choice.
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As Maine Legislature starts back up, Democrats and Republicans present priorities
Both parties say they want to help Maine’s working families and small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic, but their approaches could vary widely.
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Maine’s next speaker of the House is making history already
Biddeford’s Ryan Fecteau will be the youngest speaker of the House for any state Legislature in the U.S.
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Democrats nominate Ryan Fecteau as next speaker of Maine House
With the party holding a majority in the House of Representatives, the 28-year-old lawmaker from Biddeford is all but assured of the leadership position.
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Recounts in Maine House races rescheduled after COVID-19 case
The state has rescheduled recounts in two legislative elections after a state employee tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the state to temporarily close office space.
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Recounts in 2 State House contests scheduled for Friday
Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said Tuesday that the recounts were requested by two Republican candidates who were narrowly defeated by Democratic House incumbents.