Members of the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee do not have the right to see confidential files regarding four children who were killed last year, the ruling says.
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Gov. Mills announces changes in communications office
Press Secretary Lindsay Crete is stepping down, while Communications Director Scott Ogden will become deputy chief of staff.
Big issues await legislators in new session, starting with heating Mainers’ homes
When it begins work this week, the 131st Legislature will dig into its first big test: a bipartisan deal on energy relief.
Talks continue over home heating aid for Mainers
With fuel oil costs sharply higher than a year ago, the governor said she and legislative leaders will continue to negotiate an aid package over the weekend.
Mills announces $5.4 million for climate change projects, green energy jobs
Gov. Janet Mills announced the $5.4 million in new state grants on the 2nd anniversary of Maine’s Climate Action Plan.
State expects another budget surplus despite economic uncertainty
Gov. Janet Mills said in a statement that an additional $283 million in projected revenue this year would help create an ’emergency winter energy relief program’ to help struggling Mainers.
State looks to release plan for extra heating assistance this week
Winter’s not even begun, but more than 33,100 households in Maine have applied for help with heating bills so far this season, an 18.6% increase over the same time last year.
Midterms reveal Republican decline across large swaths of Maine
Democrats gained strength across the lower third of the state, holding onto the Blaine House, the Legislature and both U.S. House seats. Republicans confront a party in crisis.
The reliably red town of Gray turned blue in 2022
The Cumberland County town is one of many small Maine communities that Republicans could count on for votes – until Tuesday.
LePage’s loss leaves Maine Republicans at a crossroads
The political showdown between Janet Mills and Paul LePage began as a national race to watch. Though it ended with little drama on Election Day, LePage’s defeat could usher in a new era for the state’s Republican Party.