New tax on internet sales boosts Maine’s budget further into the black

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November 14, 2019

New tax on internet sales boosts Maine’s budget further into the black

The tax, approved after the recent two-year budget was finalized, is one of several that contributed to an increase in state revenue.
Published
November 11, 2019

Maine lawmakers eye ways to boost their own pay

The state's citizen legislators are among the lowest paid in the nation, but a special commission has been looking into how that might be changed.
Published
November 5, 2019

As jails run in the red, Maine lawmakers look to reduce inmate populations

A legislative committee is considering ways to reduce jail populations and increase the likelihood that inmates will find stability and support when they are released.
Published
October 28, 2019

State Senate Democrats eye programs for broadband, student debt relief and more

At a town hall session in Auburn, lawmakers discussed their "Fighting for Maine" agenda and plans for the next session in Augusta.
Published
October 28, 2019

Health care, education likely to dominate legislative debates at State House

Democrats, who control both chambers of the Legislature, tout the lineup of bills accepted for consideration.
Published
October 15, 2019

Former state Republican chairman seeks return to Maine Senate in 2020

Rick Bennett of Oxford has registered as a Clean Elections candidate.
Published
October 2, 2019

New Maine law to protect abuse survivors’ finances is illegal, credit agencies say in lawsuit

The agencies also challenge a new state law that limits the reporting of medical debt.
Published
September 15, 2019

Hundreds of new laws take effect Thursday in Maine

From prohibiting electronic cigarettes in school to changing the name of Columbus Day, more than 500 statutes will go on the books.
Published
September 10, 2019

Commission begins studying shortage of long-term care workers in Maine

A bill passed by the Legislature created the 15-member panel to explore how to solve workforce shortages and other worker-related issues in an industry where demand continues to grow.
Published
August 29, 2019

Conservative group pushing Mills to veto bill for ranked-choice primary

The Maine Heritage Policy Center sends the governor a letter making its case against legislation to extend the state's ranked-choice voting system to the presidential primary in March.