Tax rate still unresolved in Maine proposal to legalize sports betting

Maine is among more than 20 states hoping to capitalize on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that legalized gambling on sporting events.

Maine lawmakers could wrap up budget soon, perhaps without much fuss

If so, it would be a change from some of the contentious budget negotiations of the recent past.

There’s no vaccine to prevent an epidemic of legislative stupidity

Lawmakers urged to help revive UMaine-led offshore wind project

Legislators hear testimony on a bill that would direct the Maine Public Utilities Commission to approve a long-term power contract for two experimental floating offshore wind turbines.

South Portland emissions controversy inspires bill to require local notice

Two bills would require the Maine DEP to notify municipalities when any ‘notice of violation’ has been issued for emissions infractions and to require independent, third-party testing of emissions.

Maine Senate reverses course, ends religious exemption for vaccines

The bill – expected to be signed by Gov. Mills – is one of the most controversial to move through the Legislature in recent years.

Bill to make MaineCare cover abortions headed for passage after close vote in Senate

Gov. Mills is expected to sign the measure, which the House passed last week.

Emotions flare as lawmakers debate measure to ensure that only citizens vote

A legislative committee was divided Friday over two proposals, inspired by recent events in Portland, to make Maine's Constitution explicitly state that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state's elections.

Opposing sides on gun bills make voices heard to lawmakers

Dozens turn out for hearings on proposals to require background checks, trigger locks and gun safes, and to loosen restrictions on the use of deadly force.

Lawmakers weigh state borrowing to help college grads pay off loans

One proposal would use $250 million in bonds to forgive up to $10,000 in student loans for college graduates who agree to live and work in the state for at least five years.