Lawmakers consider bill to remove criminal statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse

Maine State House

Published
May 24, 2023

Lawmakers consider bill to remove criminal statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse

The measure would remove time limits to prosecute childhood sexual abuse cases, but wouldn't apply retroactively. Opponents say the proposal interferes with important safeguards for the accused.
Published
May 11, 2023

Lawmakers considering proposals to create statewide database for General Assistance

Tracking information could be an essential part of larger reforms for the program, some lawmakers and state officials say.
Published
May 5, 2023

Municipal leaders ask state to increase General Assistance reimbursements

Lawmakers are considering a handful of bills that would increase the state reimbursement to 90%.
Published
April 10, 2023

Debate over access to police discipline records reaches State House

The Legislature's Judiciary Committee Monday listened to arguments over a bill that would expand public access to the disciplinary records of public employees, including police.
Published
April 6, 2023

Father’s death spurs Yarmouth woman’s bid to change malpractice law

Robyn Byrnes says doctors misdiagnosed her father's cancer, but she didn't learn that until after the 3-year statute of limitations had expired. Now she's advocating for a bill that would start the clock when the negligence is discovered.
Published
March 31, 2023

Lawmakers consider proposals to stop changing clocks twice a year

The Legislature is weighing 3 bills: One would have the state make Eastern Standard Time permanent, a second would do the same for Eastern Daylight Time, and a third would study the impacts of no longer changing the clocks.
Published
March 27, 2023

Lawmakers consider raising salaries of sexual assault victim advocates

Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, said the bill would allow the state to raise what it pays victim advocates from $32,000 to $45,000 a year.
Published
March 10, 2023

Lawmakers hit the brakes on requiring snow and ice removal from cars and trucks

The bill would no longer require Mainers to clear the snow and ice from their vehicles, instead only imposing a fine if their uncleared cars lead to a crash or injury.
Published
March 2, 2023

Maine lawmakers consider expanding Supreme Judicial Court’s ability to review sentences

L.D. 363 would allow anyone convicted of a crime to appeal their sentence to the Maine Sentencing Review Panel.
Published
February 20, 2023

Group recommends the state reestablish parole and other early prison release options

The Commission to Examine Reestablishing Parole in Maine recommended state lawmakers also consider reviving a state-funded institute from the 1970s that regularly reviewed and revised Maine's sentencing laws.