Rep Jessica Fay - Update from Augusta

February 2019

Dear Friend,

It’s the second month of session here in Augusta, and the 129th Legislature has begun policy committee work in earnest. With more than 2000 bills submitted, there are public hearings almost every day on all different kinds of issues. If you have an interest in following this work more closely, www.legislature.maine.gov is a wonderful resource. I encourage you to explore the website. It is a tool I use every day.

While we will be addressing concerns and ideas across hundreds of topics, my colleagues and I are working on issues that you identified as priority areas for the Legislature. We will be looking to make sure that children of all ages have access to an exceptional education, we will push to lower property taxes and we will remain committed to increasing access to affordable health care.

As a member of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, I am glad to be able to work on issues that impact our environment including climate change, clean water and keeping toxic chemicals out of the environment. In the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee, we are addressing invasive aquatic species, fairness in hunting permits and some important boating safety issues.

There is a lot of work to be done in the coming months, and I will continue to listen to you and work with my colleagues as we move Maine forward. Please contact me with any questions, concerns or ideas. I can be reached by email at jessica.fay@legislature.maine.gov.

Sincerely,

Jess Fay

Serving District 66

207-415-4218

jessica.fay@legislature.maine.gov

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