Two proposed bond measures would provide $120 million for projects in underserved areas, and the political will has grown.
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In business, requirement for paid sick time a source of healthy debate
Some see a proposed state mandate as contributing to a more productive and stable work force, while others decry the burden of cost, especially when profit margins are ‘very thin.’
Democrat’s bill offers incentive for developers to build affordable housing
The legislation’s sponsor acknowledges that even the $80 million effort won’t meet the state’s ‘immense need.’
Sexual-harassment trainer booted from State House
Maine lawmakers ask the woman hired to give lobbyists free sexual-harassment training not to come back because of complaints about her presentation.
This grievance board for federal workers has one person left – and he’s about to leave
The Merit Systems Protection Board, which serves as a personnel court for federal employees, has a growing backlog of cases – and no board to hear them.
Advocates urge lawmakers to ban vaping products from Maine public schools
The measure follows a budget proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to spend $10 million in tobacco settlement money to reduce youth smoking rates, as well as vaping.
Mills tells lawmakers her $8 billion state budget is ‘sustainable’
Saying Maine ‘cannot afford to stand still,’ the governor defends plans to expand Medicaid, spend more on education and fighting the opioid crisis, and return more money to cities and towns.
Maine lawmakers, officials grapple with shrinking youth hunting numbers
Two young hunters hope their bill helps to reverse the decline.
LePage takes on new role in state politics
The former governor will serve as honorary chairman of the Maine People Before Politics organization.
Federal lawsuit hangs over Eves, LePage as private citizens
The case is the last one pending in federal court in which the former governor is a named party.