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PublishedJune 19, 2019
Bills to energize renewable-power development in Maine go to governor
Clean-energy supporters are celebrating the pending passage of 2 bills that serve as foundations to advance renewable power in Maine.
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PublishedJune 19, 2019
New director of Maine CDC outlines priorities, starting with hiring
Dr. Nirav Shah says 'job No. 1' is to fully staff the agency, which had more than 100 unfilled positions under the LePage administration and currently has 55 vacancies.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Bill to legalize sports betting advances in Maine Legislature
The bill, which faces additional votes, would allow Mainers age 21 and older to place bets at licensed physical locations or via mobile apps.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Eric Brakey says he may challenge Golden for 2nd District seat
The Auburn Republican said he will announce a final decision later this summer.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Unanimous Legislature passes 2 bills to reduce ‘welfare cliff’
The bills, sponsored by Democratic and Republican leaders, are designed to let families keep some welfare benefits as they gradually gain more independence and income.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Compromise bill to boost workers’ comp benefits for some becomes law
The bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Janet Mills increases benefits for some injured workers but abandons other proposed reforms.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Mills signs bill requiring state to alert communities to federal air quality violations
The new law comes after South Portland residents complained they were not notified of air quality violations from a petroleum tank farm along the Fore River.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Lawmakers reject ‘red flag’ gun bill, but alternative may have a better chance
The bill is one of 2 measures that aim to separate potentially dangerous people from their guns – but by different processes.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Sen. Collins casts 7,000th consecutive Senate vote as re-election race looms
Republican Sen. Susan Collins has gone to great lengths over the years to keep her perfect voting streak intact.
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PublishedJune 17, 2019
Gov. Mills signs bill to ban single-use plastic bags
Maine will join four other states with bag bans when the legislation takes effect on April 22, 2020, Earth Day. The delay is designed to give businesses time to adjust.
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