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Mills earns praise, criticism for pandemic response as re-election campaign looms

by Scott Thistle August 1, 2021July 31, 2021

In an exclusive Blaine House interview, the governor talks about her decisions on COVID-19, vetoes she’s issued and other topics as Maine gears up for 2022 gubernatorial race.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine House speaker stands ground on COVID mask mandate

by Scott Thistle May 27, 2021May 28, 2021

A policy requiring that people entering the State House wear face coverings remains, even with mask mandates lifted in other places.

Business, Health, Maine, News, Politics

Legislative panel votes down bill to penalize drug companies for price gouging

by Kevin Miller May 27, 2021May 28, 2021

The pharmaceutical industry has made it clear that it will sue Maine if the state approves the ‘excessive pricing’ bill, which now goes to the full Legislature.

Maine, News, Politics

Bill seeks to ban the use of aerial herbicides in Maine forests

by Scott Thistle March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, a logger and the bill’s sponsor, said aerial application of glyphosate and other herbicides has caused irreversible environmental damage.

Maine, News, Politics

Dozens in hearing back bill to gauge racial impacts in all state legislation

by Scott Thistle February 3, 2021February 4, 2021

House Assistant Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross says the measure is an important step toward eliminating systemic racism in Maine.

Maine, News, Politics

COVID-19 bills will be focus for Maine lawmakers in 2021 session

by Scott Thistle January 6, 2021January 5, 2021

A stack of coronavirus-related bills highlights the partisan divide on the virus, while focusing on everything from vaccine policy to financial relief for businesses hardest hit by pandemic restrictions.

Maine, News, Politics, Uncategorized

As Maine Legislature starts back up, Democrats and Republicans present priorities

by Scott Thistle December 21, 2020December 21, 2020

Both parties say they want to help Maine’s working families and small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic, but their approaches could vary widely.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine Republican House member leaves party in dispute over committee assignments

by Scott Thistle December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Rep. John Andrews of Paris and Sen. Rick Bennett of Oxford both expressed displeasure with their party’s legislative leadership after having committee requests denied.

Maine, Politics