Press Releases
Legislative Council updates and adopts new COVID-19 safety protocols
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...
read morePresident Jackson, Speaker Gideon release update on Legislative Committee Work
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...
read moreSpeaker Gideon Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in June Medical Services v. Russo
AUGUSTA, ME - Speaker Sara Gideon released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that June Medical Services v. Russo, Louisiana’s abortion admitting privileges law, is unconstitutional: “Today, the Supreme Court upheld the...
read moreThe Latest from Speaker Gideon’s Office – June 25
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...
read moreSpeaker Gideon Statement on the Passing of former Speaker, Commissioner John Richardson
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...
read moreGideon Statement on National Demonstrations
Speaker Sara Gideon released the following statement: This past week has forced us to acknowledge and face the truth about the systemic racism prevalent in our country. As a mother, I have struggled to provide answers to my children and as an elected official I’ve...
read morePresiding Officers Renew Call for Re-Opening Task Force
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, business...
read morePresiding Officers announce series of committee meetings
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...
read moreThe Latest from Speaker Gideon’s Office
Here’s the latest message sent to Speaker Gideon’s email list: Dear Friend, Even though this past Memorial Day's commemoration was different, the reason why we remember and take a moment to pause and reflect is the same. While I know we all missed gathering together...
read moreAppropriations and Financial Affairs Committee to Meet on Friday, May 29
AUGUSTA — The Maine Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs (AFA) Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29. Traditionally, AFA has met during the off-session to discuss and receive updates on matters related to its jurisdiction. The committee...
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