Maine State Legislature
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PublishedAugust 21, 2024
‘No easy fix’ to Maine’s indigent defense crisis, director tells lawmakers
The executive director of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services tells the Government Oversight Committee that defendants in over 860 criminal cases need an attorney.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2024
Brunswick’s Rep. Arford selected for 2024 Leadership Academy
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PublishedAugust 11, 2024
New laws sponsored by two Midcoast reps are now in effect
Brunswick Rep. Dan Ankeles works to protect fishermen's access to the working waterfront, while Freeport Rep. Melanie Sachs preserves towns' control over franchise agreements.
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PublishedJune 14, 2024
Watch: Mainers invited to design new version of old state flag in contest ahead of November vote
Voters will be asked this fall whether Maine should change its official state flag from the current one based on the state seal to a simpler, pine tree design dating to 1901.
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PublishedApril 23, 2024
Gov. Mills vetoes 3 bills, including measure to set minimum wage for farmworkers
The House and Senate will come back to vote on any vetoes, which require two-thirds support to overturn.
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PublishedApril 19, 2024
Advocates for ban on flavored tobacco decry lack of vote in Maine House
The legislation died Thursday, and proponents would have to introduce a new version next legislative session.
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PublishedApril 18, 2024
After Lewiston shooting, Maine lawmakers approve expanded background checks, waiting period
But the full Legislature never took up a proposal for a red flag law that would give families, in addition to law enforcement, the ability to restrict a person's access to weapons without a mental health evaluation.
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PublishedApril 18, 2024
Maine Legislature preserves expansion of Medicare Savings Programs
Lawmakers rejected an effort by the Mills administration to scale back the expansion, preserving benefits for an estimated 45,000 newly eligible low-income Mainers.
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PublishedApril 18, 2024
Bill to protect access to working waterfront gets unanimous support from Legislature
The legislation sponsored by Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, was enacted by the Maine Legislature on April 10 and now goes to Gov. Janet Mills' desk.
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PublishedApril 18, 2024
Lawmakers pass supplemental budget that includes $60 million in storm relief
Gov. Janet Mills says she plans to sign the $430 million budget into law and hopes to distribute the winter storm damage relief as soon as possible.
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