Republicans in the Legislature say treating the budget as a non-emergency should not be the ‘new normal.’ Why not?
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Hickman: Mainers must have the right to vote in all taxpayer-funded elections
L.D. 231 would let unenrolled voters cast one ballot in the primary of their choice without having to enroll in a political party.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Bill would audit Maine election results as a way to promote voter confidence
The legislation is supported by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who says Maine should join 34 other states and increase transparency in elections.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Bill would allow online voter registration in Maine by 2023
Presently, Maine voters can request an application to register online but can’t fully register electronically, unlike in 38 other states.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, Politics
More films could be made in Maine under new proposal
Promoters of a bill now before the Legislature say the state needs to offer more financial incentives aimed at attracting a steady stream of moderately priced movie and TV productions to compete with other states and create jobs.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Maine considers a new strategy in battle against opioid epidemic: decriminalization
Proposed legislation could make Maine the second state to stop arresting people for possessing small amounts of drugs such as opioids, and instead steer them toward treatment.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Online registration would strengthen Mainers’ ability to vote
Passing L.D. 1126 will enable more people to participate in our democracy, making our representation stronger.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Groups say Maine lawmakers should approve leases of public lands
As controversy swirls around the proposed CMP corridor, bills are being considered that would require legislative approval for projects on public lands.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: State budget delivers much-needed stability to Maine
Partisan rivalry should not be allowed to get in the way of the steady operation of government.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmakers consider banning release of most balloons in Maine
Aiming to protect wildlife from latex litter, environmentalists urge the Legislature to bar people from intentionally releasing balloons.