Legislature

Published
June 7, 2019

Maine House rejects ‘stand your ground’ bill backed by gun rights advocates

The 78-57 vote falls largely along party lines, with Republicans supporting the measure and Democrats opposing it.
Published
June 5, 2019

Lawmakers urged to save advanced placement program for students in rural Maine

The AP4ALL program is targeted for elimination by the state Department of Education, but supporters say it provides important access to courses for students in smaller schools.
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 30, 2019

Brewers push bill to loosen Maine’s beer distribution laws

They say antiquated regulations for third-party distribution threaten to hold back Maine's booming craft beer industry.
Published
May 28, 2019

Maine House passes ‘death with dignity’ bill by 4 votes

Tuesday's vote marks initial approval of the measure, which would make Maine the 8th state to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with prescribed medication.
Published
May 28, 2019

State lawmakers will move forward on proposed workers’ comp reform

Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature have failed so far to reach an agreement on the changes.
Published
May 23, 2019

Senate passes bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions

The measure, which passed 19-16 with largely Democratic support, was previously approved by the House and has the backing of Gov. Janet Mills.
Published
May 22, 2019

‘Red flag’ gun bill gets narrow support from key legislative committee

The proposal would let police temporarily take firearms from people deemed by a judge to be a threat to themselves or others.
Published
May 22, 2019

Panel hears arguments on conflicting bills to direct immigration enforcement in Maine

One would push police to work more closely with federal authorities, while the other would prohibit them from enforcing federal immigration law.