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Things are about to get busy for the Legislature. Cloture is a few days away, set for January 10, the deadline for legislators to submit bills for consideration. Here are a few things to know before things really kick off.

Public hearings are the time for everyone to offer their opinion on the legislation through testimony. It's an important step in the process. Here's how you can use your voice to take action.

The 132nd Legislature has begun, but not much has happened yet. Legislators were sworn in and received their committee assignments. Folks will enjoy the holidays before things kick off in 2025.

Our weekly Action: Under the Dome newsletter restarts today. We'll deliver legislative updates about our work in Augusta from now until the first half of the session concludes around June 2025.

Several of our hot-button issues have either a public hearing or work session this week.

New year, new bills. January is starting off with a bang — the Legislature goes back into session on January 3.

Our usual Monday newsletter is late due to yesterday's intense winds that knocked out power across Maine. We hope that everyone is staying safe and dry while the state recovers in the days ahead.

The Legislature picks up again on January 3, and there's no better time to join our activism and advocacy.

Some of our priority bills had their public hearing last week, and it was a marathon of a day. These bills have advanced to the next step — a work session scheduled for Wed., February 15. Members of the VLA committee will workshop the bill language and details.

It's a new legislative session here in Maine, which means some of us may need a refresher on how a bill becomes reality. We've got you covered.