Tag: politics
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2018
Maine bans the projecting of messages onto the State House
The Legislative Council says the Capitol building must be maintained as a ‘neutral institution of democracy’ and not tainted by political messages.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2018
Democratic PAC tops $1 million in spending in Maine governor’s race
More than half of the money is to oppose Republican candidate Shawn Moody.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2018
Governor’s energy director steps down
Steven McGrath came from the private energy sector, where he specialized in finance and management.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2018
Dark money and blurred alliances drum up resistance to CMP power line project
An unusual mix of opponents, one of them quite secretive, is working at a grass-roots level to block a proposed 145-mile power line through Maine, even though it’s not on any ballot.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2018
Maine seeks consultant to craft rules and regulations for recreational pot sales
The selected company will have to submit its adult-use market plan by the end of April for review by state officials and legislators.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2018
New tax law to benefit low-income Mainers, avoid complications for companies
The state has now conformed with the federal tax code, providing $76 million in tax relief for individuals and businesses and making filing easier.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2018
Politico includes Sen. Collins in list of 50 people driving politics
Maine’s Republican senior senator ranked 16th on the annual list for being a crucial vote on a host of policy issues, including the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2018
As Kavanaugh’s hearing concludes, Collins says she’s still undecided on Supreme Court nominee
The moderate Republican wields a key vote and says she won’t make a decision until she has a chance to review Brett Kavanaugh’s paperwork and testimony.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2018
LePage says he’ll continue to block payments to Attorney General’s Office
The Republican wants Democrat Janet Mills, the attorney general and gubernatorial candidate, to provide legal bills as detailed as those done by private law firms.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2018
In primary stunner, progressive ousts Massachusetts Rep. Michael Capuano
With no Republican opponent, Ayanna Pressley is a virtual lock to become the state’s first black woman elected to Congress.
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