Mills calls lawmakers back to put infrastructure bonds on the ballot

Maine Legisature

Published
August 19, 2019

Mills calls lawmakers back to put infrastructure bonds on the ballot

The governor scales back her previous request, asking for $163 million for transportation and broadband projects.
Published
July 30, 2019

Maine ends fiscal year with budget surplus of almost $168 million

Maine officials say the state ended the fiscal year with a budget surplus of nearly $168 million
Published
July 12, 2019

Our View: Mills right to take time with nursing home funding

Elder care facilities need help, but there's no reason to put future funding in doubt.
Published
June 30, 2019

Our View: Build a better child welfare system – finally

The attention the system gets after a high-profile case should not be allowed to fade.
Published
June 29, 2019

E-cigarette tax, help for craft brewers on governor’s desk

With little fanfare, Maine lawmakers passed major bills, including a new tax on electronic smoking devices, in the waning hours of the 2019 session.
Published
June 21, 2019

Lawmakers rush to fix how schools report alleged misconduct

Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill that aims to improve how the state tracks investigations into educators accused of wrongdoing.
Published
June 19, 2019

Maine moves toward new law to make drivers keep hands off their cellphones

If the bill becomes law, Maine will join 19 other states and the District of Columbia in banning drivers from using a cellphone or other handheld device while operating a vehicle.
Published
June 19, 2019

Mills signs wind bill, announces plans to advance offshore energy

The bill will direct regulators to approve a power contract that advances the University of Maine's long-delayed offshore wind project.
Published
June 19, 2019

Bills to energize renewable-power development in Maine go to governor

Clean-energy supporters are celebrating the pending passage of 2 bills that serve as foundations to advance renewable power in Maine.
Published
June 18, 2019

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.