by Mary-Erin Casale | Jul 10, 2020 | Maine Legislature
AUGUSTA – Yesterday, Maine’s Legislative Council adopted a new policy to protect the health and safety of legislators, legislative staff and others amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy expands upon the previous policy requiring face coverings and adds new safety...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jul 7, 2020 | Maine Legislature
AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson and Speaker Sara Gideon announced that legislative committees will resume their work on carry-over measures, including holding public hearings and work sessions, in July to prepare for when the Legislature reconvenes for a...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jun 29, 2020 | COVID19, Maine Legislature
Here’s the latest message sent to Speaker Gideon’s email list: Dear Friend, As of July 1, Maine will enter Stage 3 of the Restarting Maine’s Economy plan. Our people and our businesses are adapting and evolving with remarkable patience. As that plan continues to...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jun 17, 2020 | Maine Legislature
Speaker Sara Gideon released the following statement regarding the passing of former Speaker of the House and Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development John Richardson: “We often remark that the Legislature is one big family. Sadly, we have...
by Mary-Erin Casale | May 29, 2020 | COVID19, Maine Legislature
AUGUSTA – As Maine enters Phase 2 of the reopening plan, Senate President Troy Jackson and Speaker of the House Sara Gideon renewed their call for a re-opening task force that would bring together members of Governor Mills’ cabinet, public health experts,...
by Mary-Erin Casale | May 28, 2020 | Budget, Economy, Education, Maine Legislature
Committees will initially focus on unemployment issues, farmers and small businesses, reopening the economy, COVID-19 testing, impact on medical facilities, and long-term care facilities. AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson and House Speaker Sara Gideon have...
