Maine passes bill to hold hearings on citizen ballot initiatives

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Published
May 15, 2019

Maine passes bill to hold hearings on citizen ballot initiatives

Republicans have raised concern about a lack of hearings for ballot questions in recent elections.
Published
May 14, 2019

Trump’s congressional allies work to ease tariff pressure on farmers

Senators were working to craft a relief package for farmers and ranchers worth some $15 billion.
Published
May 14, 2019

Maine Senate reverses course, ends religious exemption for vaccines

The bill – expected to be signed by Gov. Mills – is one of the most controversial to move through the Legislature in recent years.
Published
May 14, 2019

Bill to make MaineCare cover abortions headed for passage after close vote in Senate

Gov. Mills is expected to sign the measure, which the House passed last week.
Published
May 14, 2019

Mills amends budget to include 33 more caseworkers to protect vulnerable kids

The state's system for protecting children has come under fire since two young girls died in 2017 and 2018.
Published
May 13, 2019

Maine police say bill that would prohibit profiling goes too far

Law enforcement officials say profiling is unacceptable but object to the costs of a measure to mandate training and require police to collect data and investigate complaints.
Published
May 13, 2019

Chairman’s departure leaves Maine PUC with vacancy at critical time

Mark Vannoy left as chairman of the Public Utilities Commission on May 3 and Gov. Mills has yet to nominate a replacement.
Published
May 10, 2019

Emotions flare as lawmakers debate measure to ensure that only citizens vote

A legislative committee was divided Friday over two proposals, inspired by recent events in Portland, to make Maine's Constitution explicitly state that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state's elections.
Published
May 10, 2019

DHHS says it’s making child protection reforms while seeking ‘buy-in’ from staff

Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew and child welfare director Todd Landry tell lawmakers they need support from frontline workers to fix flaws in a system that contributed to the deaths of 2 children.
Published
May 10, 2019

Opposing sides on gun bills make voices heard to lawmakers

Dozens turn out for hearings on proposals to require background checks, trigger locks and gun safes, and to loosen restrictions on the use of deadly force.