Rep. Caleb Ness

State Representative, House District 82

Brownfield, Fryeburg, Lovell, Hiram, and Porter

Representative Caleb Joshua Ness of Fryeburg is currently serving his first term in the Maine House representing District 82, which includes the towns of Brownfield, Fryeburg, Lovell, Hiram, and Porter.  He serves on the 131st Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement, and Business.

Caleb was homeschooled through the twelfth grade before pursuing his secondary education at the Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point, Indiana where he earned a one-year Bible Certificate.  He is a member of the Center Conway Baptist Church and Fryeburg Area Snowmobile Club.

Rep. Ness has previously worked as a Customer Service Associate, and served as a volunteer assistant to former Representative Nate Wadsworth. He is currently employed as a concrete reinforcing steel fabricator. In his spare time, Caleb enjoys learning history, riding his snowmobile and touring Maine on his motorcycle.

Member News

Legislators doing committee and constituent work until the Legislature Convenes in January

The Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature reconvenes in January 2024. Between now and then, our citizen legislature is focused on constituent work and committee meetings. Since our break in July, legislators have had committee meetings on a number of important topics.  These include: The Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee, the committee…

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Legislature has finally adjourned until January 

The Legislature is adjourned until January 2024. It did so on July 26 after passing another budget that brings total spending to an estimated $10.3 billion. The budget that was passed did not include broad-based tax relief and it also eliminated the senior property tax stabilization program. I voted against the budget because it does…

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Seniors may be eligible for tax refunds, even if they aren’t required to file Maine tax returns

The Legislature is still in Special Session, having adjourned prematurely last March. That was done to avoid lowering taxes for low-to middle income earners. Because the budget does not address the needs of all Mainers, especially those struggling to pay bills, I voted against it. Since the Legislature was unable to complete its work, many…

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State has finally committed to a long-term funding solution for our transportation network  

The Legislature continued its work in June after adjourning in March, then immediately going into Special Session in order to prevent a Republican backed income tax proposal that would have returned some of the projected surplus to taxpayers by lowering income tax rates. While I remain disappointed that there is no relief for taxpayers, especially…

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State has even more money, but Legislature is still not willing to return any of it, even though government is fully funded   

The Legislature is still in Special Session after adjourning last month in order to prevent a Republican proposal to give $200 million in income tax relief targeted to taxpayers, especially low- middle income earners most impacted by runaway costs for everyday items needed to live in Maine. Since my last report, the Revenue Forecasting Committee…

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Legislature passes a budget with no tax relief, then adjourns  

 Rep. Caleb Ness (R-Fryeburg) State government takes in too much money from individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. Our government continues to grow while working people have less money to cover rising bills.  In January it cost an additional $625 a month more than January of last year for an average Maine household…

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A state budget with input from all parts of Maine

Rep. Caleb Ness (R-Fryeburg) Work continues on the biennial (two-year) budget. Governor Mills began the process when she submitted a $10.3 billion budget proposal to the Legislature back in February. The Appropriations Committee has held public hearings and received budget recommendations from all legislative committees. That process has traditionally involved both political parties in order…

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Legislature is close to halfway through its’ schedule, but not halfway through its work

The 131st Legislature is nearly halfway through its’ First Regular Session. Legislative work and session days become more intense in the days and months leading up to the statutory adjournment of June 21, 2023. As a new member, I have learned a lot about the process and the issues of concern to Brownfield, Fryeburg, Lovell,…

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Legislature will consider over 2,000 bills and develop a state budget

The 131st Legislature is underway, with over 2,100 bills being introduced and referred to the legislative committees that will schedule public hearings and issue recommendations to the full legislature. I have been appointed to serve on the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business. Commonly referred to as the “IDEA” committee, it…

Read More...

High energy costs will need to be addressed when the Legislature reconvenes

On December 7, 2022 members of the 131st Legislature raised their right hand and swore an oath to uphold the Constitution. I again thank those who placed their trust in me over the next two years. I will do my best to represent everyone, regardless of political party or persuasion.  The first legislative day is…

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Rep. Ness

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 890-3870

Email: Caleb.Ness@legislature.maine.gov

Legislative Address:
2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330

Home Address:
126 Menotomy Road Apt. 7, Fryeburg, ME 04037

Legislative Service

House: 131

Committee Assignment(s)

Rep. Caleb Ness

State Representative, House District 82

Brownfield, Fryeburg, Lovell, Hiram, and Porter
Rep. Ness

Representative Caleb Joshua Ness of Fryeburg is currently serving his first term in the Maine House representing District 82, which includes the towns of Brownfield, Fryeburg, Lovell, Hiram, and Porter.  He serves on the 131st Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement, and Business.

Caleb was homeschooled through the twelfth grade before pursuing his secondary education at the Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point, Indiana where he earned a one-year Bible Certificate.  He is a member of the Center Conway Baptist Church and Fryeburg Area Snowmobile Club.

Rep. Ness has previously worked as a Customer Service Associate, and served as a volunteer assistant to former Representative Nate Wadsworth. He is currently employed as a concrete reinforcing steel fabricator. In his spare time, Caleb enjoys learning history, riding his snowmobile and touring Maine on his motorcycle.

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 890-3870

Email: Caleb.Ness@legislature.maine.gov

Legislative Address:
2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330

Home Address:
126 Menotomy Road Apt. 7, Fryeburg, ME 04037

Legislative Service

House: 131

Committee Assignment(s)

Member News

Legislators doing committee and constituent work until the Legislature Convenes in January

The Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature reconvenes in January 2024. Between now and then, our citizen legislature is focused on constituent work and committee meetings. Since our break in July, legislators have had committee meetings on a number of important topics.  These include: The Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee, the committee…

Read More...

Legislature has finally adjourned until January 

The Legislature is adjourned until January 2024. It did so on July 26 after passing another budget that brings total spending to an estimated $10.3 billion. The budget that was passed did not include broad-based tax relief and it also eliminated the senior property tax stabilization program. I voted against the budget because it does…

Read More...

Seniors may be eligible for tax refunds, even if they aren’t required to file Maine tax returns

The Legislature is still in Special Session, having adjourned prematurely last March. That was done to avoid lowering taxes for low-to middle income earners. Because the budget does not address the needs of all Mainers, especially those struggling to pay bills, I voted against it. Since the Legislature was unable to complete its work, many…

Read More...

State has finally committed to a long-term funding solution for our transportation network  

The Legislature continued its work in June after adjourning in March, then immediately going into Special Session in order to prevent a Republican backed income tax proposal that would have returned some of the projected surplus to taxpayers by lowering income tax rates. While I remain disappointed that there is no relief for taxpayers, especially…

Read More...

State has even more money, but Legislature is still not willing to return any of it, even though government is fully funded   

The Legislature is still in Special Session after adjourning last month in order to prevent a Republican proposal to give $200 million in income tax relief targeted to taxpayers, especially low- middle income earners most impacted by runaway costs for everyday items needed to live in Maine. Since my last report, the Revenue Forecasting Committee…

Read More...

Legislature passes a budget with no tax relief, then adjourns  

 Rep. Caleb Ness (R-Fryeburg) State government takes in too much money from individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. Our government continues to grow while working people have less money to cover rising bills.  In January it cost an additional $625 a month more than January of last year for an average Maine household…

Read More...

A state budget with input from all parts of Maine

Rep. Caleb Ness (R-Fryeburg) Work continues on the biennial (two-year) budget. Governor Mills began the process when she submitted a $10.3 billion budget proposal to the Legislature back in February. The Appropriations Committee has held public hearings and received budget recommendations from all legislative committees. That process has traditionally involved both political parties in order…

Read More...

Legislature is close to halfway through its’ schedule, but not halfway through its work

The 131st Legislature is nearly halfway through its’ First Regular Session. Legislative work and session days become more intense in the days and months leading up to the statutory adjournment of June 21, 2023. As a new member, I have learned a lot about the process and the issues of concern to Brownfield, Fryeburg, Lovell,…

Read More...

Legislature will consider over 2,000 bills and develop a state budget

The 131st Legislature is underway, with over 2,100 bills being introduced and referred to the legislative committees that will schedule public hearings and issue recommendations to the full legislature. I have been appointed to serve on the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business. Commonly referred to as the “IDEA” committee, it…

Read More...

High energy costs will need to be addressed when the Legislature reconvenes

On December 7, 2022 members of the 131st Legislature raised their right hand and swore an oath to uphold the Constitution. I again thank those who placed their trust in me over the next two years. I will do my best to represent everyone, regardless of political party or persuasion.  The first legislative day is…

Read More...
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