Potholes & Politics: Local Maine Issues from A to Z

Episode 14 - Planning for ADU's, School Board Election Timing, Funding Jail Health Care

April 18, 2023 Maine Municipal Association Season 1 Episode 14
Potholes & Politics: Local Maine Issues from A to Z
Episode 14 - Planning for ADU's, School Board Election Timing, Funding Jail Health Care
Show Notes

Episode 14 - Planning for ADU's, School Board Election Timing, Funding Jail Health Care

Much delayed episode in a midst of a crazy session!
This week we break down the public hearings on MMA Platform bills on:
  LD 665 - An Act to Extend the Date by Which Compliance is Required for Affordable Housing Development, Increased Numbers of Dwelling Units and Accessory Dwelling Units, Sponsored by Rep. Allison Hepler of Woolwich;
LD 1022 - An Act to Allow School Budget Referenda on the Same Day as Primary Elections, Sponsored by Rep. Amy Arata of New Gloucester and a much needed edit on MMA's platform bill from the 129th Legislature;
LD 1204 -An Act to Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Closing Coverage Gaps in the MaineCare Program for Incarcerated Persons, sponsored by Speaker, Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland. 

As we welcome spring weather and ache to spend less time outside the dome, we are digging in to the mountain of bills flowing through committees and  hope you will stay tuned as things are getting heated in Augusta!