Republican lawmakers again reject call for special session

Top Democrats want the Legislature to take up hundreds of unfinished bills, but Republican leaders say they first want an agreement on the scope and length of a session.

Republicans’ demands keep lawmakers sidelined, with hundreds of bills in limbo

The Democratic majority leaders want the Legislature to return for a special session, but Republicans insist that it be limited to curbing Gov. Janet Mills' executive powers and responding to virus-related problems.

Government and union officials plead for financial aid for local governments

Municipalities and states face billions of dollars in revenue shortfalls because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Crowd at committee hearing supports bill to cap insulin costs in Maine

The proposal to limit out-of-pocket spending for insulin was among a package of health care cost-control and pricing transparency measures that drew dozens to a public hearing at the State House.

Bill would give Maine companies preference in bidding on state jobs

The measure, which was held over from 2019, would give Maine companies a second shot at bidding if they lose out to out-of-state competitors on state construction or purchasing contracts.

Top Democratic lawmakers threaten to roll back BIW’s $45 million tax break

House Speaker Sara Gideon and Senate President Troy Jackson suggest BIW it is not meeting job creation and wage requirements in a 2018 law, allegations that the shipyard disputes.

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.

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.

Paul LePage to attend meeting with loggers hosted by Sen. Troy Jackson

Maine Senate Democrats elect Troy Jackson as minority leader