Sam’s House chamber speech on Passamaquoddy tribe’s water sovereignty
In House floor speech, Sam advocates for clean water for the Passamaquoddy tribe. The bill (LD 906 sponsored by Rep. Rena Newell) ultimately won strong bipartisan support 103-35, with many Republican members and independents joining all the Democrats. Video and transcript below. Thank you, Mr Speaker. I rise in support of the pending motion regarding LD […]
Rep. Sam Zager and others celebrate success of Mainecare expansion
90,000 more Mainers have gained health insurance since Governor Mills expanded the program immediately upon taking office. On 4/4/22, Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau, Health and Human Services Chair Senator Ned Claxton, and Rep. Sam Zager celebrated the huge success of Mainecare expansion on its third anniversary in Portland. Sam, a practicing physician in […]
Sam pushes for Behavioral and Mental Healthcare system improvements
VIDEO Rep. Zager has introduced legislation to enhance behavioral and mental health services available to all Mainers, and facilitated these crucial services as a member of the Health and Human Services Legislative Committee. He also speaks in public about the importance of mental/behavioral health for our neighbors, communities, schools, and economy. Lampariello, D. (2022) “I-Team: […]
Maine Rep Zager Update July 2021
Maine State Representative Sam Zager (District 116 – formerly 41 – which is a part of Portland) reflects on end of COVID-19 state of emergency, and the budget, on the last day of Maine 130th Legislature Special Session at the State House in Augusta, 7-19-21.
Sam’s OpEd: We’re not guessing about safety, effectiveness of COVID vaccines
They’ve been put to the test by duly skeptical scientists, and the findings are unmistakable: They save lives. Vaccines are among the most beneficial and humane public health innovations in human history. I support Gov. Mills’ recent health worker vaccine mandate (or one like California’s, which offers frequent testing as an option) because ensuring that public places – […]
Maine Rep Zager Discusses Law LD 1333
VIDEO UPDATE Representative Zager discusses the benefits of Law LD 1333, a bill he presented concerning the dispensation of naloxone hydrochloride by emergency medical services providers
Letter to the editor: Inspiring, hardworking Zager good choice
“I first met Dr. Sam Zager at Deering High School, where he volunteers at the Student Health Center. Not only does he attend to students’ health needs, but he also helps students explore the medical fields. As an administrator at DHS, I arranged several meetings for students with Dr. Zager. It was wonderful to see […]
Zager has right values, qualifications for District 41
“Dr. Sam Zager of Portland is a Clean Election Democratic primary candidate in Maine House District 41. Sam is devoted to service and leadership for his community and country. He graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy, served our nation during Operation Enduring Freedom and became a family doctor and community volunteer. In Sam’s […]
Letter to the editor: Stop hate for profit – boycott Facebook ads
“I was recently thrilled to learn that the NAACP, the Anti-Defamation League, Color of Change and a host of other organizations took a clear stand and called for a boycott of Facebook advertising. For years, Facebook has been a platform for white supremacists to propagate hate, and spread racism and anti-Semitism. The #StopHateForProfit Movement asks advertisers “to stand […]
Sam Zager’s statement on systemic racism
The horrific slayings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmoud Arbery, Walter Scott, Freddie Gray, Michael Brown, Philando Castile, Tamir Rice, Sandra Bland, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin, Tony McDade, and so many others, painfully expose American injustice. Black people face all the burdens that white people face–such as economic realities and health concerns–in addition to the […]
