State House

Published
June 18, 2023

Maine likely to amend its strict mining laws in the coming months

But the changes could be significant, requiring public hearings and months of information gathering before they go into effect.
Published
June 11, 2023

Civil rights group may seek federal probe of Maine’s indigent defense system

A forthcoming report to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will detail shortcomings of legal services for the state’s poor.
Published
May 21, 2023

Longtime Maine Public Radio journalist Mal Leary dies at 72

Known as the dean of the State House press corps, Leary covered politics for 45 years for radio, TV and print, and even started his own news service.
Published
May 14, 2023

Drill battery caused explosion, truck fire outside governor’s mansion, authorities say

A lithium ion battery in the truck's bed spontaneously combusted Thursday, causing the vehicle to burst into flames, investigators determined.
Published
February 26, 2023

Right to housing among a flood of proposed state constitutional amendments

Rep. Benjamin Collings, D-Portland, hopes it would lead to new policies requiring more housing assistance and resources.

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Published
February 12, 2021

Maine State House complex security under review, public safety chief tells lawmaker

Rep. Michele Meyer, who voiced concerns, had an unsettling encounter nearly 2 years ago with a man who’s now charged with trying to storm the U.S. Capitol.
Published
January 22, 2021

Face shields worn by 2 lawmakers not effective against transmission of COVID-19, says Maine CDC

Top lawmakers are urging their colleagues to stop ‘trying to skirt basic health and safety rules’ with face shields that the state's health agency says don't protect adequately against coronavirus transmission.
Published
January 20, 2021

Facing scrutiny for social media posts, Maine Capitol Police chief temporarily replaced

Chief Russell Gauvin is temporarily relieved of his command, for his comments disputing the election results and criticizing COVID-19 mask mandates.
Published
January 17, 2021

Maine State House quiet on Sunday amid protest concerns

There were no signs of activity by Trump supporters, who are said to be targeting state capitols for demonstrations through Inauguration Day.
Published
January 15, 2021

Maine Voices: Possibility of National Guard role in State House security raises key issues

The Guard personnel who may be ordered to defend Maine’s Capitol against violence must be properly equipped, and given the authority they’ll require.