The Democratic governor is likely close to nomination someone to a plum job on the Maine Public Utilities Commission, a move that will likely strike a careful balance on energy policy. Read More
An organizer cited the Mills administration’s desire to “make Maine's immigrants feel visible and welcome” and said there are other plans to “help immigrants gain a sense of belonging.” Read More
The move comes roughly two months after the Skowhegan school board voted to end its use of the state’s last remaining “Indians” nickname at its local high school. Read More
Under the new governor, the Department of Health and Human Services is planning a 30 percent increase in staffing in the embattled child welfare office. Read More
The governor wants to put more money into the state's rainy day fund as legislative Democrats discuss more education and local aid that will be difficult to deliver with others dug in against a tax increase. Read More
Gov. Janet Mills' latest proposal follows a recent estimate by revenue forecasters that Maine's revenues will exceed previous estimates by $66.7 million through June, thanks in part to a one-time bump in corporate tax revenue. Read More
Democrats in control of the Maine Legislature have been dictating the 2019 session, but there is still plenty that Republicans can block them from doing. Read More
We need environmental leadership more than ever. This polystyrene ban is an important step in that direction. Read More
In the 15 or so months since two Maine children died from abuse in their homes despite having had repeated contact with child welfare caseworkers, state leaders have vowed to reform the beleaguered system. Read More
Supporters of the several gun control bills being considered by lawmakers argued "there's no public safety benefit to lax gun safety laws." Read More
Maine legislative leaders are pushing lawmakers to use their time more wisely as hundreds of bills await final action toward the end of the 2019 session. Read More
The two bills intend to improve customer billing practices and public oversight of Central Maine Power and Emera Maine. Read More
Most Democrats in the Maine House of Representatives reversed themselves on Thursday to uphold the first veto from Gov. Janet Mills, spiking a proposed ban on the sale of a blend of gasoline with more than 10 percent ethanol. Read More
The bill from Sen. Brownie Carson, D-Harpswell, would mandate an independent net carbon emissions impact study of the proposed 145-mile transmission line to send Hydro-Quebec power from Canada to Massachusetts. Read More
Maine is among at least 19 states considering single-payer health care legislation in 2019, but it has seen the difficulty of going it alone to expand coverage in the past. Read More
Maine lawmakers are getting to the end of the easiest work toward crafting a two-year budget with Democrats and Republicans yet to edge off their early spending priorities. Read More
“Maine should be continuously exploring these types of options that create new opportunities for hunters and anglers." Read More
A bill to increase Maine’s minimum teacher salary to $40,000 won support in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, likely portending a victory for Democrats and the state teachers union. Read More
