Bill looks to give young Mainers a permanent voice in state politics
The bill looks to establish the Youth Impact Commission which would work closely with state government officials help influence policy important to Maine s youth Author: Sean Stackhouse (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 11:26 PM EDT April 22, 2021 Updated: 11:26 PM EDT April 22, 2021
AUGUSTA, Maine Young people in Maine may soon get a permanent role in state politics. Rep. Charlotte Warrer, D-Hallowell, has introduced a bill that looks to create a Youth Impact Commission for the state. The question of how we get young people to stay in Maine or to relocate and settle in Maine is a problem we ve been talking about for a long time, said Rep. Warren. It s time we talk to our young people in search of a solution to the problem.