AUGUSTA — The legislative panel that is working to reform Maine’s regulatory environment issued a draft proposal Wednesday that avoids controversial proposals made by Gov. Paul LePage in January.

AUGUSTA — Maine House Democrats said they were disappointed by Attorney General William Schneider’s decision Wednesday to decline their request, at least temporarily, for a written opinion on whether Darryl Brown is eligible to lead the Department of Environmental Protection.

AUGUSTA — The legislative panel that is working to reform Maine’s regulatory environment issued a draft proposal Wednesday that avoids controversial proposals made by Gov. Paul LePage in January.

Three House Republican freshmen – including Heather Sirocki of Scarborough – opposed the measure.

AUGUSTA — Maine House Democrats said they were disappointed by Attorney General William Schneider’s decision Wednesday to decline their request, at least temporarily, for a written opinion on whether Darryl Brown is eligible to lead the Department of Environmental Protection.

Maine House Democrats have questioned Daryl Brown’s eligibility to run the DEP.

About eight in 10 Mainers also say they overwhelmingly support wind power as a source of electricity.

AUGUSTA — Maine House Democrats sent a letter to Attorney General William Schneider’s office Monday formally requesting a written opinion on whether there is a conflict between Maine law and Darryl Brown serving as commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection.