Maine Supreme Court ponders whether Sunday hunting ban violates constitutional right to food

A Readfield couple's lawsuit contends the voter-approved 'right to food' amendment should end a longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.

Lawmakers consider adding right to bodily autonomy to Maine Constitution

The bill, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Craig Hickman, has raised a host of possible scenarios that likely would need to be sorted out by the courts if the amendment were to pass.

Maine lawmaker calls for sweeping review of state constitution

Democratic Sen. Craig Hickman wants to create a 13-member, bipartisan commission to study and recommend changes to state government.

Optimist club to offer free pocket Constitutions to students

A federal law passed in 2004 requires that all schools that receive federal funding provide a course to all students on the Constitution of the United States on Constitution Day, Sept. 17.

Lawmakers endorse bill calling for constitutional change to outlaw gender discrimination

Though Maine passed the Equal Rights Amendment in 1974, it never became U.S. law. Supporters now want to make sure its protections are enshrined in the Maine Constitution.

What the U.S. Constitution says and does not say about ranked-choice voting

Trump wants to order end to birthright citizenship

Bipartisan support for victim’s bill of rights in Maine constitution

Lawmakers weigh proposal to stymie unconstitutional ballot questions

Gov. Paul LePage says Maine needs a new form of government