Maine House kills bill to require background checks for private gun sales

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Published
June 13, 2019

Maine House kills bill to require background checks for private gun sales

The measure would have required private gun sellers to obtain background checks on buyers from federally licensed firearms dealers.
Published
June 13, 2019

Maine making public, private insurers cover abortions

A bill requiring public and private insurance companies to cover abortion is now law in Maine
Published
June 12, 2019

Susan Collins taps her leadership PAC to shore up support

Maine's senior senator uses her Dirigo PAC to support GOP politicians, from Mitch McConnell to candidates for the Maine Legislature.
Published
June 11, 2019

Automatic voter registration bill moves a step closer to law in Maine

The bill, sponsored by House Speaker Sara Gideon, would automatically register people to vote when they get or renew their driver's licenses in Maine.
Published
June 7, 2019

Trump criticizes NASA’s promotion of his plan to return to the moon before exploring Mars

In a tweet, the president appeared to take issue with a strategy outlined in a directive he signed in December 2017 and that he touted last month.
Published
June 5, 2019

Proposed alternative to ‘red flag’ gun bill draws broad support

Both the original and a compromise proposal seek to keep firearms from people who pose a threat.
Published
June 3, 2019

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.
Published
June 3, 2019

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.
Published
May 31, 2019

Bill Barr says he’s unconcerned about the toll his job is taking on his reputation

In a CBS interview, the attorney general also defended Trump.
Published
May 28, 2019

Program that pays farmers to provide food for hungry Mainers threatened

State lawmakers are weighing whether to allocate $3 million to continue a hunger relief program, which buys fresh produce from 75 Maine farms, for two more years.