Maine State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin usually plays a supporting role when he joins Gov. Paul LePage at town hall meetings around the state.

AUGUSTA — Gay marriage advocates turned in more than enough signatures to move ahead with a citizen initiative that would allow gay and lesbian couples to marry in Maine, the secretary of state’s office ruled Thursday.

AUGUSTA — Four Democratic state senators went from opposing to supporting an emergency budget for the Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday after getting assurances that new efforts will be made to help veterans maintain their health insurance.

AUGUSTA — Four Democratic state senators went from opposing to supporting an emergency budget for the Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday after getting assurances that new efforts will be made to help veterans maintain their health insurance.

With signatures validated, a legalization bill will go to to the Legislature, which is likely to let Maine voters decide the issue.

AUGUSTA — Teachers and state workers are being hurt by restrictions meant to crack down on double dipping, the practice of collecting retirement benefits while getting a full paycheck, a southern Maine lawmaker said Tuesday.

AUGUSTA — Teachers and state workers are being hurt by restrictions meant to crack down on double dipping, the practice of collecting retirement benefits while getting a full paycheck, a southern Maine lawmaker said Tuesday.

Senate President Kevin Raye’s wife Karen remains hospitalized today after experiencing heart problems.

AUGUSTA — State Sen. Christopher Johnson, D-Somerville, jumped into the deep end of the political pool last week when, on his first day in office, he had to vote on a controversial budget-balancing proposal.