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Mills calls for Maine to borrow $239 million to fix roads, conserve land, build workforce

by Eric Russell June 4, 2019June 4, 2019

The Democratic governor makes a series of bond proposals that need approval from both legislators and voters.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine Senate endorses shifting to presidential primary elections

by Kevin Miller June 3, 2019September 14, 2020

If approved, the legislation would move Maine toward using party primaries instead of caucuses for signaling voters’ preferences.

Maine, News, Politics

Lawmakers nearing agreement on state budget with more money for cities and towns

by Scott Thistle June 3, 2019December 27, 2019

An increase in revenue sharing will reduce pressure on property tax rates, but lawmakers are divided on funding levels for UMaine, the community colleges and Maine Maritime Academy.

Maine, News, Politics

Assisted suicide bill moves closer to passage with 1-vote margin in Maine House

by Kevin Miller June 3, 2019June 3, 2019

With the bill poised for Senate approval, Gov. Mills could have the final say on whether Maine joins 7 other states that allow a terminally ill patient to request a lethal dose of medication.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine Legislature inches toward deal on new state budget

by Scott Thistle June 3, 2019December 27, 2019

Members of both parties express confidence an agreement could be reached, but sticking points remain on Gov. Janet Mill’s $8 billion, two-year proposal.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Census citizenship question was crafted to aid white Republicans, files suggest

by Tara Bahrampour and Robert Barnes The Washington Post May 31, 2019May 31, 2019

Thomas Hofeller, Republican redistricting strategist, felt a citizenship question would benefit, in his own words, ‘Republicans and Non-Hispanic Whites,’

Maine, News, Politics

House rejects move for Maine to bypass Electoral College

by Scott Thistle May 30, 2019May 31, 2019

The House defeats a bill to have Maine join a compact of states that would award their Electoral College votes to the winner of the popular presidential vote nationwide.