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PublishedApril 23, 2024
Proposal for separate child welfare department dies after Maine House fails to take action
The measure passed the Senate in a bipartisan 22-8 vote but was never taken up in the House. 'We could have at least had the conversation,' said the bill's sponsor.
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PublishedApril 22, 2024
New rent relief program to offer struggling Mainers up to $800 a month
The $18 million pilot initiative is meant to curb evictions. About 2,400 people and families will qualify.
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PublishedApril 19, 2024
Maine lawmakers approve slimmed-down version of hospital facility fee bill
The measure now goes to Gov. Janet Mills, who has not yet taken a position on the bill.
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PublishedApril 18, 2024
Bill to protect access to working waterfront gets unanimous support from Legislature
The legislation sponsored by Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, was enacted by the Maine Legislature on April 10 and now goes to Gov. Janet Mills' desk.
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PublishedApril 17, 2024
Maine lawmakers kill 2 bills meant to protect privacy of residents’ online data
The state's business leaders fiercely opposed the restrictions they said would have limited their ability to target ads to potential customers.
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PublishedApril 16, 2024
Maine House backs data privacy bill
The legislation aims to regulate the collection, use, processing, transfer, sale and deletion of non-publicly available personal data. Business groups say the bill would detach Maine's businesses from the global online marketplace.
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PublishedApril 15, 2024
Maine Senate approves legislation to allow Sears Island offshore wind terminal
The House rejected the measure last week and will now reconsider the Senate version, which would exempt sand dunes from environmental protection in a bid to advance Maine's drive to generate offshore wind.
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PublishedApril 14, 2024
Maine is latest state to approve interstate compact for social worker licenses
The proposal is designed to make it easier for social workers to practice in new states.
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PublishedApril 13, 2024
Democratic legislative leaders reach agreement on supplemental budget fixes
The fixes would restore pension tax breaks for retirees, boost pay for ed techs and increase support for dairy farmers, Senate President Troy Jackson said.
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PublishedApril 12, 2024
Maine Senate narrowly supports expanded background checks, 72-hour waiting period
The Senate took up 5 bills that would put stricter gun laws in place and passed 4 of them.
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