The council would not have direct authority to write laws, but it could propose legislation. Read More
The State and Local Government Committee voted 8-2 to defeat the proposal, with Democrats joining the Republican minority. Read More
The proposal comes after a former assistant Republican leader in the Senate had used thousands of dollars donated to his PAC to pay off debts incurred by businesses he owned. Read More
The progressive group that spent more than $190 million in the 2016 election is using a unique social media tactic to influence the Maine race for governor. Read More
A Superior Court judge said he will soon rule on whether Republican Gov. Paul LePage can single-handedly withhold more than $1 million in public campaign funds from more than 100 legislative candidates and one candidate who is running for governor. Read More
Voters were not nearly as confused by the process of ranked-choice voting as they were about a separate ballot question that could determine whether Maine keeps the new system for future elections. Read More
The Public Utilities Commission's rationale for awarding a contract to Stored Solar is being challenged by lawmakers. Read More
The Maine Senate has narrowly confirmed the appointment of a hydrologist employed by Poland Spring to the citizen board overseeing and adjudicating environmental laws.. Read More
The student had sent a letter to Gov. Paul LePage expressing her concern about repealing net neutrality. Read More
Thousands of Maine workers earning minimum wage will get a raise come Jan. 1, their second increase since voters increased the minimum wage at the ballot box in 2016. Read More
Matt Dunlap has asserted that the commission has been withholding documents and meeting materials from him and the other Democrats appointed to the commission. Read More
Collins says she has other concerns with the tax bill. But so far, she’s not saying if any or all of them will prompt her to vote against it. Read More
Ivanka Trump and Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins joined forces Friday in the southern Maine town of Biddeford to tout the need for a federal tax overhaul that could affect every single American and business owner. Read More
The state has lost its bid to purchase a $1.2 million conservation easement to protect a remote plantation of sugar maples in Somerset County. Read More
The governor’s trip to Washington, D.C., is his second this week and his third during the past two weeks. Read More
The campaign to convince Mainers to authorize a casino at an undisclosed location York County has spent close to $2.3 million over a 23-day period. Read More
Scott’s advocacy came on the same day that he and some of his associates were a no-show at a legislative hearing called to shed light on a campaign that’s under investigation by the Maine Ethics Commission. Read More
It’s unclear how the governor’s opposition will affect the outcome of Question 1. Read More
After two years, over $6 million spent and amid an ongoing investigation by the Maine Ethics Commission, Scott’s casino proposal will appear as Question 1 on Nov. 7. Read More
Ketterer’s advocacy for the casino could give the campaign a much-needed boost of legitimacy. Read More
