A state law passed in 2019 requires public hearings for citizen initiatives, though a hearing was never held on a 2021 proposal later approved in a referendum.
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Augusta consolidates polls for future elections
City councilors approved a proposal to consolidate voting at the Augusta Civic Center for future elections, but voting Tuesday will be at Augusta City Center on Cony Street.
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Trump administration plans to abolish TRIO college access programs; Collins wants to save them
Sen. Susan Collins and others in Congress are trying to save the programs that open doors to higher education, while the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed budget for 2026 would eliminate all federal funding to keep them going.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, Politics
How do I find my polling place? Can I still register to vote? And more election questions answered.
Maine voters will head to polling places across the state Tuesday to approve or reject local school budgets.
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Care workers gather at Maine State House to join call for wage increases
Advocates say the state needs to support raises for direct care workers so nursing homes, group homes and other agencies can compete for staff with fast food restaurants and retailers.
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Proposed tax increases spark clash in Maine Legislature
Advocates urged lawmakers to increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations, but Republicans vowed to oppose any new taxes.
Posted inBusiness, Politics
Maine hotels may be forced to stop using those small plastic bottles of shampoo
A bill winning support in the Legislature would prohibit hotels, motels and other guest lodging from using single-use plastic containers of less than 6 oz. for health and beauty products.
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Federal judge restores AmeriCorps funding and workers in Maine, other states that sued over cuts
There were more than 200 AmeriCorps fellows in Maine before the funding was cut last month.
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Maine Republicans, gun rights groups try to force hearing on ‘red flag’ proposal
Republicans say Democrats, who control both chambers and legislative committees, are violating state law by not allowing a public hearing on a red flag referendum that is opposed by Gov. Janet Mills and some Democrats.
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Laurel Libby seeks reinstatement of her right to speak on House floor
The Republican from Auburn had her voting rights temporarily restored by the U.S. Supreme Court last month, but she still can’t speak during floor debates while her suit against Speaker Ryan Fecteau over her censure proceeds.