Maine State Legislature
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PublishedMarch 28, 2024
Maine House rebuffs plan to use performance as guide for utility rates
Several Democrats joined solid Republican opposition to reject legislation that proposes a first step in judging utilities' performance when setting rates.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2024
Proposal to give lawmakers final say over Maine’s electric vehicle standards sails through committee
The committee unanimously approved a bill declaring electric vehicle rules to be the responsibility of lawmakers and not the Board of Environmental Protection, an appointed citizen board that rejected EV rules the previous day.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2024
Committee endorses bill to support Maine state and federal workers during government shutdowns
The measure was introduced to help government employees pay bills if they are not getting paychecks during a shutdown.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2024
Bill would allow Maine’s federal workers to take out interest-free loans during shutdowns
The legislation would provide a safety net for federal employees, who miss out on paychecks during government shutdowns. And it comes at a time when employees at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery are again under threat.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2024
Maine Senate passes food scraps disposal ban
The measure would require commercial and industrial-scale food waste producers to donate their edible leftovers and recycle what remains.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2024
Three on South Portland’s March 5 ballot for House seat
One Democrat and two independents are running to fill the House District 122 seat, which represents the city's District 1 and part of District 2.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2024
Freeport state rep.’s bill would reimburse towns for tax program costs
The House Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee will have a public hearing on Rep. Melanie Sachs' bill Tuesday.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2024
Expenses on meals, travel and more add up for Maine’s part-time Legislature
Maine's 186 lawmakers received about $1.7 million in reimbursements during the last legislative session, including $155,000 for the 10 legislative leaders.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2023
Newly elected Bath rep. appointed to Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee
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PublishedOctober 24, 2023
New law aims to protect rights of manufactured home owners
The law requires landowners to give residents notice if they plan on selling their property and give tenants a chance to purchase the land.
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