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Published
May 19, 2024

Absent Maine Democrats ceded majority to Republicans on Legislature’s final day

Roughly a quarter of the caucus didn't cast veto override votes to save key bills on May 10. A handful of that group said they were at the State House but knew the votes would fall short.
Published
May 14, 2024

Gov. Mills won’t sign 35 last-minute spending bills

Mills says she will let the bills die because she believes lawmakers lacked the legal authority to enact them on Friday and is concerned that signing them will lead to litigation and uncertainty.
Published
May 13, 2024

Inside the chaotic conclusion of the 131st Legislature

After a long day of voting and negotiating, Democrats in the Maine House didn't have enough members present Friday to pass the remaining bills.
Published
May 12, 2024

Dozens of departing Maine lawmakers could alter balance of power

Most of the open legislative seats heading into the fall – 22 of 39 – are currently held by Democrats, giving Republicans a mathematical advantage. But other factors also play a role.
Published
May 12, 2024

Some influential Maine lawmakers are about to give up their seats. What’s next for them?

Here's what 10 prominent legislators had to say about their time in office and their future plans.

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Published
May 12, 2024

After uncertainty and a bit of Democratic infighting, the 131st Maine Legislature adjourns

Senate Democrats passed 80 additional spending bills, despite protests by Gov. Janet Mills. The House, however, voted to adjourn without taking the bills up.
Published
May 10, 2024

Latest spending bills left hanging as Maine Legislature ends 2024 session

Maine Senate advances spending bills opposed by Gov. Mills, but the House chose not to vote on them.
Published
May 10, 2024

Lawmakers fail to override vetoes of bump stocks ban, farmworker minimum wage

All override efforts failed Friday and the Legislature has yet to override a veto by Gov. Janet Mills, who has rejected 49 bills since taking office.
Published
May 8, 2024

Maine high court hears case challenging Democrats’ budget maneuver

A group including 2 Republican lawmakers has argued that legislative leaders violated the state constitution by passing a party-line budget and then calling a special session to finish other work. But an assistant attorney general told the court the process was lawful.
Published
May 8, 2024

Gov. Mills slams lawmakers for advancing more spending bills

A legislative committee advanced at least $10 million in additional spending this week after repeated warnings from the administration about pushing the state budget past the 'breaking point.'