Impacts of federal debt default could spread through Maine’s workforce, economy

Gov. Janet Mills

Published
May 24, 2023

Impacts of federal debt default could spread through Maine’s workforce, economy

The state has a lot of federal workers, and a lot of retirees and veterans who collect benefits. The biggest worry, though, seems to be in the unknown. The U.S. has never defaulted on its debts.
Published
May 23, 2023

Maine Voices: State slowly, steadily working with Wabanaki tribes to heal historical wrongs

As our leaders return to the table of discussion again, we hope for forbearance, vision and, most of all, patience.
Published
May 22, 2023

For these Maine inmates, parole debate isn’t hypothetical

Some members of the Maine State Prison Debate team are at the heart of stalled legislative efforts to reinstate parole in Maine for the first time in more than 40 years. Many crime victims say the parole process is too traumatizing.
Published
May 19, 2023

Maine businesses brainstorm how to deal with climate change as an economic issue

Over 400 businesspeople and 60 presenters gathered in Augusta to share perspectives and practices on dealing with Earth's warming.
Published
May 18, 2023

Maine parties spar over spending, tax cuts as budget talks heat up

Republicans say continuing to increase state spending as many families struggle to meet basic needs is 'not a good sell' for Democrats.
Published
May 14, 2023

Drill battery caused explosion, truck fire outside governor’s mansion, authorities say

A lithium ion battery in the truck's bed spontaneously combusted Thursday, causing the vehicle to burst into flames, investigators determined.
Published
May 10, 2023

Gov. Mills unveils new spending plan to address housing shortage, homelessness and other needs

The governor said her nearly $900 million change package, which does not propose any tax relief or reform, addresses 'pressing needs,' such as homelessness, food insecurity and the lack of affordable housing.
Published
May 4, 2023

Lawmakers move to ask state’s high court for opinion on referendum dispute

Lawmakers from both parties say there is widespread support for a citizen initiative to ban foreign governments from spending money on state referendum campaigns.
Published
May 3, 2023

Some House Republicans join lawsuit over Democrats’ budget maneuver

The plaintiffs, including Republican Reps. Shelley Rudnicki and Randall Greenwood, claim that Gov. Janet Mills and Democratic leaders in the Legislature violated the state constitution by passing a party-line budget in March and then calling a special session to finish other work.
Published
April 28, 2023

State expects another budget surplus and parties again clash over what to do with it

Higher prices and higher wages have led to more sales and income taxes being collected by the state, reigniting the debate over whether to cut taxes or invest in state programs.