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PublishedApril 19, 2019
Debate swirls around paid family and medical leave bill
Testimony was divided on Democratic House Speaker Sara Gideon's bill, which would establish a payroll tax to support a state-run insurance program that would fund paid family or medical leave for many Maine workers.
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PublishedApril 18, 2019
Video: Watch Maine’s congressional delegation react to Mueller report
U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, issues a statement Thursday evening saying the report is 'filled with numerous examples of reckless judgment by the President and his closest advisors.'
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PublishedApril 17, 2019
Survivors of domestic violence press for $5 million in state support
Dozens rally and testify in support of a bill to fund nonprofit groups that provide support services. It would be the first state funding increase for the programs since 2000.
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PublishedApril 16, 2019
With wild blueberries in trouble, Maine eyes commission overhaul
Lawmakers might try to salvage the fruit-crop industry by expanding the panel that oversees it.
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PublishedApril 16, 2019
With blueberries in trouble, Maine eyes commission overhaul
Lawmakers might try to pump up the industry by expanding the commission that promotes the state's most important fruit crop.
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PublishedApril 15, 2019
Republicans call for state income tax cut, warn against Democratic agenda
A group of prominent Republicans gathered with supporters at the State House on Monday, the tax filing deadline in most states, to highlight Maine's tax burden and call for spending restraint.
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PublishedApril 15, 2019
A new atmosphere in Augusta, or just a ‘honeymoon’ period?
Gov. Janet Mills moved expeditiously on some of her core campaign pledges during her first 100 days and is credited with helping change the political tenor in Augusta. But with major issues looming, the question is: Will it last?
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PublishedApril 14, 2019
Maine lawmakers could give sports betting legislation a chance
At least three bills are pending in the State House, as questions linger about where the state's share of the money will go and what businesses will benefit.
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PublishedApril 14, 2019
Maine pursues plan to stock schools with anti-overdose medication
All of the state's public high schools and middle schools would have naloxone available in an effort being developed by the Mills administration.
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PublishedApril 10, 2019
Maine on track to launch recreational marijuana market this year, says state’s pot czar
Residents can now grow cannabis for recreational use at home, but still have no way to legally buy or sell it.
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