Margaret Craven is serving her second term in the Maine Senate. She represents Senate District 16 which consists of Lewiston. Senator Craven is currently the lead on the Health and Human Services Committee. In her first term, she served on the Appropriations Committee.

Outside of the Legislature, Senator Craven is a dedicated community activist. She has spent 12 years as a Hospice volunteer and serves on the boards of the Lewiston Public Library and Healthy Androscoggin and is a former member of the Community Concepts Board of Directors. She also serves as a guardian for persons with disabilities. She is especially interested in job development, long-term care, services for persons with developmental disabilities, early childhood intervention, and substance abuse prevention.

Senator Craven and her husband, Jim, are the parents of two grown sons, Walther Matthew and TJ, and grandparents of Finn Joseph Craven, Declan Matthew, and Joseph Collin. Senator Craven has lived in Lewiston for over 40 years.

Senator Craven, Area House Members to Hold Local Office Hours

May 17, 2012
Lewiston – Senator Margaret Craven and Representatives Brian Bolduc, Michael Carey, Peggy Rotundo and Richard Wagner will hold their monthly in-district office this Saturday, May 19. These office hours or “listening sessions” are being held by the Lewisto narea legislative delegation to give residents the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns directly to their elected representatives. The meeting...

Senator Craven, Area House Members to Hold Local Office Hours

Apr 12, 2012
Lewiston – Senator Margaret Craven and Representatives Brian Bolduc, Michael Carey, Michel Lajoie, Peggy Rotundo and Richard Wagner will hold their monthly in-district office this Saturday, April 14. These office hours or “listening sessions” are being held by theLewistonarea legislative delegation to give residents the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns directly to their elected representatives. The...

OPEGA AGREES TO INVESTIGATE DHHS WITHOLDING OF FACTS

Apr 10, 2012
According to lawmakers, “it’s time to repair trust” AUGUSTA—A request made by State Senator Joe Brannigan on behalf of legislative Democrats to investigate the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was unanimously approved by the state’s Government Oversight committee today. Sen. Brannigan presented the committee with a one-page statement and a two-page memorandum on...

Former state official given 3 1/2 years for stealing funds

Apr 7, 2012
Source: Maine Today Media, Leslie Bridgers, April 7, 2012   PORTLAND — The former head of the Maine Turnpike Authority was sentenced Friday to 3½ years in prison for misusing as much as $230,000 in agency funds, concluding what prosecutors have called one of the most egregious cases of public corruption in the state’s history. Paul...

Senate joins House to override LePage veto for the first time

Apr 5, 2012
AUGUSTA, Maine — In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the Maine Senate overturned a veto by Gov. Paul LePage, bringing the governor’s streak of 16 sustained vetoes to an end. The House of Representative already voted 124-16 on Tuesday to override the veto of LD 1003, a bill that sought to address how schools receive federal...

SENATE REPUBLICANS NEGLECT CONSUMER PROTECTIONS AND PUBLIC NOTICE IN HEALTH INSURANCE BILLS

Apr 5, 2012
Two GOP-Championed Measures Continue Empowering Insurance Industry AUGUSTA – The Maine Senate Republicans supported two insurance-related bills with anti-consumer consequences. In a straight party-line vote, Maine Senate Republicans voted in favor of one bill that despite its title, does nothing to set up a health care exchange in Maine. LD 1497, “An Act to Comply...

Mainers to Speak in Favor of Affordable Care Act

Mar 28, 2012
Several Mainers are going to be in Washington when lawyers argue for and against the federal Affordable Care Act championed by President Barack Obama. AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ One of them, state Senator Margaret Craven of Lewiston, will be participating in a news conference on the steps of the Supreme Court to discuss the the...

Democrats turn up the heat on DHHS | BDN

Mar 28, 2012
By David Farmer, Bangor Daily News, March 28, 2012 For the casual observer, government can get the feel of an ever-lasting partisan slap fight. It’s attack, counter-attack. Rinse, wash and repeat. But not every sharp point is for drama’s sake or intended solely to score political points. That was the case when Rep. Dawn Hill, D-York, smelled...

Mainers follow Supreme Court health care debate

Mar 28, 2012
Augusta, Maine (NEWS CENTER)  – Some Mainers are in Washington Tonight watching the Supreme Court proceedings very closely. Attorney General William Schneider is observing the arguments as a representative of one of the 26 states that filed the suit. Democratic State Senator Margaret Craven of Lewiston attended a rally on the steps of the Supreme...

Maine lawmakers fighting for health care

Mar 27, 2012
Lawmakers in Washington this week AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine lawmakers are in Washington this week, arguing both sides of the controversial health care legislation that is backed by President Barack Obama. Maine is one of 26 states that is challenging the Affordable Care Act before the United States Supreme Court this week. Democratic State Senator...

SENATOR CRAVEN TO LEAD HEALTH CARE RALLY ON STEPS OF U.S. SUPREME COURT

Mar 26, 2012
News conference to focus on benefits of ACA on women’s health issues AUGUSTA—Senator Margaret Craven of Lewiston is hosting a news conference and rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m to discuss the life changing benefits of the Affordable Care Act on women’s health issues. “Standing up...

Maine Voices: It’s unconscionable the budget passed with faulty numbers.

Mar 23, 2012
Keeping critical data from legislators raises questions about the administration’s integrity. By Dawn Hill and Peggy Rotundo, who are Democratic legislators Lawmakers in Augusta recently learned that a significant computer problem in the Department of Health and Human Services allowed 19,000 ineligible Mainers to continue receiving health care coverage.   ABOUT THE AUTHORS Sen. Dawn...


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