Laurel Libby

STATE HOUSE – Augusta, Maine – On October 29, Representative Laurel Libby of Auburn submitted “An Act to Increase Availability of Mental Healthcare Facilities in Maine,” an emergency after-deadline bill intended to repeal Certificate of Need requirements for inpatient and outpatient mental healthcare facilities in Maine. Certificate of Need (CON) is the lengthy and expensive …

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Consumers should have a right to know what they are being charged STATE HOUSE – By a vote of 75-67, the Maine House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring hospital price transparency. Sponsored by Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn), LD 953, “An Act to Protect Maine Patients Regarding Hospital Price Transparency,” requires that hospitals comply with …

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STATE HOUSE – Augusta, Maine – Over 1,500 Mainers opposing up-until-birth abortion bill LD 1619 gathered at the State House on Monday, May 1st, for a public hearing before the Judiciary Committee. LD 1619 would allow abortion on demand at any time during pregnancy, including in the third trimester, up until birth. The significant in-person …

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Legislative Council voted along party lines to refuse the introduction of a Joint Resolution calling on Congress to repeal the 2005 law to protect Mainers’ private information and save taxpayer dollars AUGUSTA – The Legislative Council of the Maine Legislature today voted not to advance a Joint Resolution calling on the United States Congress to …

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Announcement comes during National School Choice Week (Jan. 22-28) STATE HOUSE – Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) has introduced school choice legislation to address long-standing deficiencies that were highlighted over the last several years. LR 835- “An Act to Advance Educational Opportunities for All Students,” will target educational funds where they will best serve the unique …

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STATE HOUSE – Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) today offered an amendment to LD 3 – “An Act to Establish the Winter Energy Relief Payment Program to Aid Residents with High Heating Costs and to Finalize the COVID Pandemic Relief Payment Program.” Rep. Libby’s amendment allocated $50 million in low income direct heat relief and provided a three month sales …

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This is Representative Laurel Libby of Auburn with the Weekly Republican Radio Address. High energy costs, high taxes, and unprecedented cost increases for everyday items like food, are making Maine increasingly unaffordable for the people who live here. Even though Democrats are firmly in control of our government, Maine House Republicans have done our best …

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