David Hogg, co-founder of March for Our Lives, visited Augusta and Portland on Tuesday as part a national tour pushing for passage of ‘common sense, life-saving gun reforms.’
Maine Legislature
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine Senate endorses shifting to presidential primary elections
If approved, the legislation would move Maine toward using party primaries instead of caucuses for signaling voters’ preferences.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Lawmakers nearing agreement on state budget with more money for cities and towns
An increase in revenue sharing will reduce pressure on property tax rates, but lawmakers are divided on funding levels for UMaine, the community colleges and Maine Maritime Academy.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Assisted suicide bill moves closer to passage with 1-vote margin in Maine House
With the bill poised for Senate approval, Gov. Mills could have the final say on whether Maine joins 7 other states that allow a terminally ill patient to request a lethal dose of medication.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine Legislature inches toward deal on new state budget
Members of both parties express confidence an agreement could be reached, but sticking points remain on Gov. Janet Mill’s $8 billion, two-year proposal.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Brewers push bill to loosen Maine’s beer distribution laws
They say antiquated regulations for third-party distribution threaten to hold back Maine’s booming craft beer industry.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
House rejects move for Maine to bypass Electoral College
The House defeats a bill to have Maine join a compact of states that would award their Electoral College votes to the winner of the popular presidential vote nationwide.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine Senate advances bill to allow assisted suicide for terminally ill patients
Thursday’s 19-16 vote to approve the measure followed a similarly close vote in the House this week.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
House approves bill to ban single-use plastic shopping bags statewide
Lawmakers vote 91-52 to support the bill, which has been endorsed by the state’s largest retailers and environmental advocacy organizations.
Posted inThe Penobscot Times
Graduation and student debt
One of the greatest challenges we face as a state is attracting and retaining young, educated people and families for our workforce.