Westbrook, MAINE - Today, Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement on Rep. Jay McCreight’s preventive health services bill becoming law after Governor LePage’s veto of the bill was overridden by both the Maine House and Senate:

“Representative McCreight’s bill ensures that Mainers will have access to the preventive health services they need to live healthy and prosperous lives - and for her good work, Mainers are truly grateful.

“The fact is that, whether it’s expanding Medicaid or working to make health insurance more comprehensive and more affordable, Maine Democrats will always lead the fight to see that all Mainers have access high-quality health care. On behalf of Maine Democrats, I congratulate and thank Representative McCreight for introducing this bill and spearheading bipartisan efforts to get it across the finish line.”

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