Governmental and External Affairs
The Executive Director of Governmental and External Affairs represents the System at the Maine State Legislature and to executive departments. Particular responsibilities include tracking legislation, preparation and presentation of testimony, responding to inquiries, providing advice on strategy and keeping the Board of Trustees and key University System staff informed on State House activities.
Ryan Low is Executive Director of Governmental & External Affairs, he can be reached at 956-0721 or ryan.low@maine.edu
Report to the Joint Standing Committee on Education & Cultural Affairs
UMS Portion of 2014-2015 Proposed Biennial Budget
NEWSLETTERS & UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS SESSIONS
125th Second Regular Session Newsletter (pdf)
Legislative Update - Second Regular Session With Direct Impact (pdf)
Legislative Update - Second Regular Session with Indirect Impact (pdf)
125th First Regular Session Newsletter (pdf)
Legislative Update - First Regular Session With Direct Impact (pdf) Updated 8/3/11
Legislative Update - First Regular Session With Indirect Impact (pdf) Updated 8/3/11
State of Maine Links
Audio of House/Senate on Committee Hearings
Joint Standing Committee List
Law Library
Legislative Status Search
Laws of the State of Maine Affecting the University of Maine System
Maine Statutes - Laws of Maine
Maine Senate
Maine House of Representatives
Public Hearing Schedule
State of Maine Government Homepage
Text of Legislative Bills
Session Schedule
U.S. Congressional Links
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree
Congressman Michael Michaud
Senator Susan Collins
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
U.S. Congressional Record
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