The bill to form a new department did not receive support from the Health and Human Services Committee, but its sponsor says he’ll keep pushing for reform.
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Maine enacted a law on ticket resale to protect consumers. How does it work?
The law prohibits selling speculative tickets, using bots and charging exorbitant fees for resale services.
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Maine state lawmaker Kathy Javner dies at 52
Rep. Kathy Javner, R-Chester, was in her fourth term in the Maine House representing a string of rural towns in Penobscot County.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
‘Slates’ should not be cleaned at the public’s expense | Editorial
‘Automatic sealing’ is not appropriate for public records. Mainers previously convicted of crimes can and must be protected from discrimination in other ways.
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Maine lawmakers kick off a new session. Tensions are high.
Democrats unveil a slate of bills aimed at lowering everyday costs for families, while Republicans reiterate calls for accountability in a case of alleged fraud involving a health care services provider.
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State recommends major changes for Maine’s mobile home parks
A report from the governor’s office suggesting changes to financing, construction and oversight of manufactured housing communities could serve as a roadmap for legislators in the upcoming session.
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Who gets a raise when Maine’s minimum wages go up Jan. 1?
Tens of thousands of Mainers, and thousands of Portland residents, can expect a pay bump when the new minimums kick in.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
What to expect when Maine lawmakers return to Augusta
With the highly consequential 2026 elections on the horizon, partisan tensions will likely dominate the next legislative session.
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Following student deaths, Rockland-area lawmakers propose more school bus crossing arms
Following the deaths of Maine students in the last month, 3 state lawmakers are introducing a bill to require expanded safety features on school buses.
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Maine lawmakers outline competing visions for energy policy, agree affordability is key
Energy affordability — under mounting stress chiefly from rising electricity prices — will be a litmus test for most any climate policy or spending decisions.