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PublishedApril 13, 2016
LePage signs order that keeps beleaguered education chief in place
The financial order will allow Bill Beardsley to perform many of the duties of commissioner while bypassing confirmation by Legislature.
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PublishedApril 13, 2016
Lawmakers remain divided over bill boosting Maine solar industry
Maine House gives first OK but without the bipartisan support that will be needed to overcome an expected veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
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PublishedApril 11, 2016
Legislators overturn LePage veto of bill sought by ‘cold case families’
The measure, one of four that will become law after override votes Monday, gives families additional time to sue alleged killers.
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PublishedApril 8, 2016
Maine biomass bailout would tap $13.4 million in public funds
An amended proposal shifts the burden of the rescue plan from electricity ratepayers to taxpayers.
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PublishedApril 5, 2016
Republicans in Maine House block $18 million spending plan
The measure fails to get the 102 votes needed in the Democratic-controlled House to override an expected veto from Gov. Paul LePage.
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PublishedApril 1, 2016
Lawmakers oppose Maine biomass bailout, but leave an opening
The Legislature's energy and utilities committee votes to defeat a proposal that would ask ratepayers to save the industry, but a $10 million taxpayer bailout is still a possibility.
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PublishedApril 1, 2016
Maine House puts aside squabble to revive bill to add veterans services, tuition
The proposal, ensnared in a partisan disagreement over funding early this week, now has unanimous support.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2016
Maine closer to allowing no-prescription access to Narcan overdose antidote
The bill received strong endorsements in the House and Senate.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2016
Maine House to Obama: No national monument in North Woods
The 77-71 vote sends a message but can't stop the presidential designation, which supporters hope will lead to a national park.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2016
Maine Senate backs THC limit for deciding marijuana OUI
The proposal, which now goes to the House, seeks the same limit as in Colorado and Washington, where recreational pot is legal.
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