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• Read more about Oceanside High School government class visits State House

AUGUSTA - Sen. David Miramant, D-Camden, Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, and Rep. Jeffrey Evangelos, I-Friendship, welcomed the Oceanside High School government class to the State House Thursday.

"It was a pleasure to meet with the class," said Miramant. "The questions were very insightful and the visit allowed time for a great conversation about the legislative process and the issues facing Maine people. It was a wonderful start to my day and I wish each day began like this."

• Read more about Geiger moderates housing panel at Council of State Governments' Eastern Regional Conference

AUGUSTA - Last week, Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, moderated a housing panel at the Council of State Governments' annual Eastern Regional Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

• Read more about Lawmakers approve Geiger bill to increase access to justice for sexual assault survivors

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives gave final approval on Tuesday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, that would establish a statewide sexual assault forensic examination kit tracking system.

Many states have already established a tracking system, while others have passed laws that require every rape kit to be tested. Maine is currently the only state in the nation that has not passed any recommended reforms.

• Read more about House approves Geiger bill to increase access to justice for sexual assault survivors

AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval on Tuesday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, that would increase access to justice for survivors of sexual assault by establishing a statewide sexual assault forensic examination kit tracking system.

• Read more about Reps. Eaton, Geiger and Zeigler issue statements on proposed ferry toll increase

AUGUSTA - On March 12, the Maine Department of Transportation held a public hearing on a proposed rule that would result in an increase in some ferry ticket prices for all routes operated by the Maine State Ferry Service, including service to Islesboro, Swans Island, Frenchboro, North Haven, Vinalhaven and Matinicus.

• Read more about Republicans oppose Geiger bill to increase access to justice for sexual assault survivors

AUGUSTA - All of the Democratic members of the Legislature's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted Wednesday in support of a measure sponsored by Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland. The bill would increase access to justice for survivors of sexual assault by establishing a statewide sexual assault forensic examination kit tracking system. Every Republican on the committee voted against the bill.

• Read more about Geiger proposal would increase access to justice for survivors of sexual assault

AUGUSTA - Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, presented a measure before the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on Monday that would increase access to justice for survivors of sexual assault by establishing a statewide sexual assault forensic examination kit tracking system.

• Read more about House gives final approval to Geiger bill to study Maine's education funding formula

AUGUSTA - The Maine House gave final approval on Monday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, that would analyze the state's education funding formula to explore ways to more equitably fund economically diverse districts.

• Read more about Maine House enacts Geiger bill to study publicly funded early child care

AUGUSTA - On Thursday, the Maine House of Representatives enacted LD 684, sponsored by Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, which would direct the Maine Department of Education to review the critical components of the Educare model for publicly funded early child care and education programs. It would also identify necessary resources and best practices for statewide implementation.

• Read more about Legislators welcome Oceanside High School students to State House

Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, and Rep. Ann Matlack, D-St. George, welcomed Oceanside High School AP U.S. Government & Politics students to the State House on Thursday.

Contact:

Brian Lee [Geiger, Matlack], c. 305-965-2744