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The Maine State House Speaker issued the following news release:
Hannah Pingree of North Haven was sworn into office as Speaker of the House on Wednesday, becoming the 99th Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives and just the second woman ever to hold the office in the state. In her speech to the members of the House, Pingree called for bipartisan cooperation and for the creation of a legislative committee to focus on the creation of clean, Maine-based renewable energy resources.
Pingree, who is beginning her fourth term, was unanimously elected to the post by the entire membership of the House. She was nominated for the position by both the House Majority and House Minority party leaders. Rep. John Piotti, the House Majority Leader noted Pingree's leadership abilities that she demonstrated over the last two years as the Democratic floor leader. Rep. Josh Tardy, the House Minority Leader seconded her nomination, relating efforts by Pingree last...