Lawmakers will be sworn into office by Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center, which is being used instead of the State House, to protect against spread of COVID-19.
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Oxford lawmaker to miss Wednesday’s swearing in because of COVID-19
Rick Bennett of Oxford says he tested positive for coronavirus and won’t join lawmakers convening this week.
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Matthew Dunlap says he’s running to be the next state auditor
The outgoing secretary of state says he is campaigning for the position, which will be filled by the Legislature when it convenes Dec. 2.
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Ethics commission to review records of Maine legislative ‘leadership PACs’
While commissioners stress that the reviews will be conducted ‘without any suggestion of impropriety,’ findings of problems could lead to proposals for regular audits of the political action committees.
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A crowded field emerges in race to replace Maine’s secretary of state
Six Democrats who hope to replace outgoing Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap will participate in a public forum Tuesday night.
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Maine’s next speaker of the House is making history already
Biddeford’s Ryan Fecteau will be the youngest speaker of the House for any state Legislature in the U.S.
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Democrats nominate Ryan Fecteau as next speaker of Maine House
With the party holding a majority in the House of Representatives, the 28-year-old lawmaker from Biddeford is all but assured of the leadership position.
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Recounts in Maine House races rescheduled after COVID-19 case
The state has rescheduled recounts in two legislative elections after a state employee tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the state to temporarily close office space.
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How and when will Maine cast its electoral votes?
The state’s four Electoral College voters are expected to cast 3 votes for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump next month, even as Republicans loyal to Trump raise the possibility of interventions in some states.
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Watchdog report says Maine’s legal defense program for the poor lacks oversight, organization
The Legislature’s accountability office released the first part of its report on Maine’s program Monday.