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PublishedJuly 18, 2019
Gov. Mills takes emergency steps to allow asylum seekers to qualify for state assistance
The new rules will allow asylum seekers to apply for welfare benefits known as General Assistance, which the governor says is consistent with the intent of a 2015 state law that the administration of former Gov. Paul LePage narrowly interpreted.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Republican lawmakers and Mills spar over nursing home funding
The legislators criticize the governor for delaying action on a funding bill, but the Democrat says it would have set reimbursement rates too high to qualify for federal matching funds.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2019
Legal sports betting gets scratched, at least for now, as governor puts legislation on hold
Gov. Janet Mills says she held 39 measures because of technical problems, conflicts with existing laws or concerns about costs.
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PublishedJune 29, 2019
E-cigarette tax, help for craft brewers on governor’s desk
With little fanfare, Maine lawmakers passed major bills, including a new tax on electronic smoking devices, in the waning hours of the 2019 session.
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PublishedJune 25, 2019
‘People’s veto’ campaigns target new Maine abortion and vaccination laws
The groups behind the campaigns want voters to decide on laws that require insurers to cover abortion and that eliminate broad exemptions for childhood vaccinations.
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PublishedJune 24, 2019
Gov. Mills signs 4 bills to reduce medication prices, including buying from Canada
One new law – subject to federal approval – would let Maine act as a wholesaler to import prescription drugs from Canada.
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PublishedJune 23, 2019
Winners and losers of the 2019 legislative session
Democrats used their legislative majority and control of the Blaine House to push through many bills in health care, education and the environment, but some measures still fell by the wayside.
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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 17, 2019
Gov. Mills signs 2-year state budget totaling nearly $8 billion
Lawmakers complete work on the bipartisan budget several days before the Legislature's scheduled adjournment, unlike 2 years ago, when political fighting led to a brief government shutdown.
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PublishedJune 14, 2019
Maine Legislature approves new state budget of nearly $8 billion
The 2-year spending package includes many, but not all, of the initiatives proposed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, and lawmakers from both parties speak of a new level of civility in Maine government.
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