Sen. Hamper: The formula for rebuilding Maine’s economy is bipartisan

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Published
November 28, 2020

Sen. Hamper: The formula for rebuilding Maine’s economy is bipartisan

A Democratic governor realized that cutting taxes, controlling spending and growing jobs was a winning plan, but it took a Republican governor and Legislature to carry it out.
Published
November 24, 2020

Matthew Dunlap says he’s running to be the next state auditor

The outgoing secretary of state says he is campaigning for the position, which will be filled by the Legislature when it convenes Dec. 2.
Published
November 18, 2020

Ethics commission to review records of Maine legislative ‘leadership PACs’

While commissioners stress that the reviews will be conducted 'without any suggestion of impropriety,' findings of problems could lead to proposals for regular audits of the political action committees.
Published
November 17, 2020

Our View: Rep. Talbot Ross reaches an important milestone

The first Black person elected to legislative leadership in Maine will bring a perspective to policy development that has been missing.
Published
November 16, 2020

A crowded field emerges in race to replace Maine’s secretary of state

Six Democrats who hope to replace outgoing Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap will participate in a public forum Tuesday night.
Published
November 15, 2020

Jim Fossel: Maine Republicans should start planning for 2022

If the party raises money and recruits candidates, the midterms could be a wave year – in the Blaine House, the Legislature and the 2nd District.
Published
November 14, 2020

Maine’s next speaker of the House is making history already

Biddeford's Ryan Fecteau will be the youngest speaker of the House for any state Legislature in the U.S.
Published
November 12, 2020

Democrats nominate Ryan Fecteau as next speaker of Maine House

With the party holding a majority in the House of Representatives, the 28-year-old lawmaker from Biddeford is all but assured of the leadership position.
Published
November 12, 2020

Recounts in Maine House races rescheduled after COVID-19 case

The state has rescheduled recounts in two legislative elections after a state employee tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the state to temporarily close office space.
Published
November 12, 2020

How and when will Maine cast its electoral votes?

The state's four Electoral College voters are expected to cast 3 votes for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump next month, even as Republicans loyal to Trump raise the possibility of interventions in some states.