Maine Senate rejects attempt to end COVID-19 state of emergency

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Published
March 11, 2021

Maine Senate rejects attempt to end COVID-19 state of emergency

Republicans have been pushing since last spring to rein in Gov. Janet Mills' emergency powers during the pandemic, arguing lawmakers should have a seat at the table.
Published
March 10, 2021

House Democrats defeat effort to rescind Gov. Mills’ emergency powers

Republicans have been trying since last spring to rein in Mills' powers, and said the Legislature's return to Augusta means it is time to reassert checks and balances in the state's COVID-19 response.
Published
March 5, 2021

Lewiston might be getting some extra transit money from the federal COVID-19 relief bill

A U.S. senator from Pennsylvania congratulated Lewiston and Bangor for being among six cities that would benefit from COVID-19 relief funding if a $1.9 trillion is adopted.
Published
January 18, 2021

Question of the Week: What’s the most crucial thing Biden should focus on in his first 100 days?

This week, we want to know your thoughts on what President-elect Joe Biden ought to focus his attention on in his first 100 days as president.
Published
January 17, 2021

Mainers reflect on Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech

We asked eight Mainers to read parts of Dr. King's immortal "I Have a Dream" speech, and share their thoughts on how his words resonate with them today.
Published
January 13, 2021

Eric Brakey backs termination of former Young Americans for Liberty leader

Former state senator from Auburn says sexual misconduct charges shook his faith in the leadership of the libertarian group that employs him as a policy advisor.
Published
December 7, 2020

Maine lawmakers tackle challenge of public access during pandemic

Committees plan to conduct many of their meetings virtually, at least initially, with opportunities for the public to either join by video conference or by phone.
Published
November 23, 2020

King to remain in Senate as Biden plans to nominate former CIA official for intelligence post

President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate the first woman to serve as director of national intelligences, former CIA deputy director Avril Haines.
Published
November 20, 2020

Sens. King, Collins criticize Trump’s efforts to override election results – in starkly different tones

Both of Maine's senators say the president is wrong to pressure state officials to override the will of voters.
Published
November 18, 2020

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.