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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

Midnight legislative report
Sam shares brief thoughts and appreciation at the end of a long day at the State House.

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

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,

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

Maine Rep Zager Update July 2021
Maine State Representative Sam Zager 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.

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

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

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’

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