In the midst of Maine’s winter season, many people across our state are struggling to stay warm given the surge in home heating and energy costs. I heard from countless residents of our district about their needs, and am proud to say the Legislature delivered relief in a bipartisan manner. This was such an important bill for us to pass, and has set a hopeful tone for me as I start my term as your state senator. Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law L.D. 3 , the Emergency Winter Energy Relief Program. One of the biggest provisions in this measure will send $450 relief checks to over 800,000 Maine taxpayers. Individuals making less $100,000 and couples making less than $200,000 on their 2021 state tax returns will be eligible for relief. L.D. 3 includes critical funding for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), and emergency fuel assistance, both of which are administered by Community Action Agencies like Kennebec Valley Community Action Program. To learn if you’re eligible for these benefits, contact KVCAP at 207-622-4761. In addition, this package bolsters funding for the Emergency Housing Relief Fund to keep Mainers in their homes this winter. Learn more about the […]
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