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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

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