Opinion: The battle for affordable, accessible health care is far from over
The Affordable Care Act must be protected. Donald Trump’s threats to “terminate” it are alarming and should concern every Mainer.
Maine Supreme Court hears appeals at Deering High School
On Oct. 9, over 100 Portland high school students saw the highest court in the state operate on the stage of their auditorium and got a look at the mechanics of the judicial branch.
Maine Rep. Sam Zager: Is this money yours?
Sam is trying to help the Maine Office of the State Treasurer hunt for Mainers who are owed money.
Commentary: What makes me a patriot and not a nationalist
In this article printed in the Portland Press Herald, Sam distinguishes what makes him a patriot and not a nationalist.
Rep. Sam Zager sponsors “Biomarker” bill
The “Biomarker” bill would ensure 21st century treatments for cancer and other serious illnesses are covered by state-regulated private insurances and Mainecare.
Maine Rep. Sam Zager on biennial budget work, district listening sessions
Sam talks about some of the budget work that is being done during this session, and encourages people to keep an eye out for some future listening sessions that he will be attending around district 116.
Sam’s Letter to the Editor: Reelect Gov. Mills to promote healthier Maine
In this letter to the editor of the Portland Press Herald, Sam makes his case for why reelecting Governor Mills is good for Maine and Maine’s public health.
Maine Rep Zager Appointed to Special Panel
Maine State Representative Sam Zager (District 116 – formerly 41 – which is a part of Portland) discusses his appointment as House chair of a special panel that is looking at a variety of intersecting issues for the state.
Sam puts Wabanaki sovereignty in historical context
House floor remarks regarding centuries of unfair treatment of Indigenous people in Maine and the rest of the United States–and how Maine can take steps towards fairness. Sam supported an important bill to make modifications to the 1980 Indian Land Claims Settlement Implementing Act (LD 1626 sponsored by Asst Majority Leader Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross). […]
Midnight legislative report
Sam shares brief thoughts and appreciation at the end of a long day at the State House.
