The state’s citizen legislators are among the lowest paid in the nation, but a special commission has been looking into how that might be changed.
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To meet renewable energy goals, Maine must take charge on big battery incentives
A 14-member study group is examining the economic, environmental and energy benefits of storage.
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As jails run in the red, Maine lawmakers look to reduce inmate populations
A legislative committee is considering ways to reduce jail populations and increase the likelihood that inmates will find stability and support when they are released.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Senate Democrats eye programs for broadband, student debt relief and more
At a town hall session in Auburn, lawmakers discussed their “Fighting for Maine” agenda and plans for the next session in Augusta.
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Health care, education likely to dominate legislative debates at State House
Democrats, who control both chambers of the Legislature, tout the lineup of bills accepted for consideration.
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Legislative leaders reject latest round of Maine gun-control measures
The Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America faults top lawmakers for not allowing consideration of any of the 7 bills in the session that begins in January.
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About 300,000 Maine homeowners will get $100 each in property tax relief
Mainers who pay property taxes and are eligible for the state’s Homestead Exemption program can expect to get checks for roughly $100 by January or February.
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Former state Republican chairman seeks return to Maine Senate in 2020
Rick Bennett of Oxford has registered as a Clean Elections candidate.
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Maine Senate Democrats will hold town halls to publicize legislative agenda
Democrats, who hold a Senate majority, say they’ll focus on health care, property taxes, energy independence and protecting workers’ rights.
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Maine legislative leaders prepare to trim list of 400 bills proposed for 2020
They will meet this month to decide which measures will be taken up in the second half of the legislative session.