The Auburn Republican said he will announce a final decision later this summer.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Unanimous Legislature passes 2 bills to reduce ‘welfare cliff’
The bills, sponsored by Democratic and Republican leaders, are designed to let families keep some welfare benefits as they gradually gain more independence and income.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Compromise bill to boost workers’ comp benefits for some becomes law
The bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Janet Mills increases benefits for some injured workers but abandons other proposed reforms.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Mills signs bill requiring state to alert communities to federal air quality violations
The new law comes after South Portland residents complained they were not notified of air quality violations from a petroleum tank farm along the Fore River.
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Lawmakers reject ‘red flag’ gun bill, but alternative may have a better chance
The bill is one of 2 measures that aim to separate potentially dangerous people from their guns – but by different processes.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Sen. Collins casts 7,000th consecutive Senate vote as re-election race looms
Republican Sen. Susan Collins has gone to great lengths over the years to keep her perfect voting streak intact.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Maine House votes to oppose electing presidents via popular vote
The Senate had approved a proposal calling for Maine to join states that want to change the Electoral College system.
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Maine could borrow to invest in green energy, infrastructure
A $239 million bond package proposed by Gov. Mills includes $50 million for economic development.
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Gov. Mills signs bill to ban single-use plastic bags
Maine will join four other states with bag bans when the legislation takes effect on April 22, 2020, Earth Day. The delay is designed to give businesses time to adjust.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Buttigieg goes home to Indiana after black man killed by police
The Democratic presidential candidate and mayor of South Bend cancels several days of campaign events.