The governor focuses on affordability in her speech Tuesday night, also calling for a $70 million investment in housing and continuation of Maine’s free community college program.
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Maine lawmakers again avoid creating board to settle local housing disputes
A bill to set up a housing resolution board was downgraded to a commission that will study ways to reduce legal battles over housing developments.
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Former Brunswick state Sen. Stanley Gerzofsky dies at 81
The advocate for his Brunswick neighbors died in his home on Jan. 21.
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Emergency bill to let towns, counties file for bankruptcy protection garners little support
The Maine County Commissioners Association and the Maine Municipal Association testified against the bill Wednesday, citing concerns that interest rates could rise if banks get nervous about lending.
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Maine lawmakers consider divesting bill. Is it aimed at Israel?
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Rafael Macias, D-Topsham, would apply to any country.
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Proposal for separate Department of Child and Family Services fails to gain initial support from Maine lawmakers
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.
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‘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.