If Republicans got the House majority, their own ineptitude – combined with Democratic unity and ideological cohesion – could still cost them the gavel.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Panel recommends increases in funding, benefits to boost EMS in Maine
A report from the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services calls for more than $70 million in state funding per year.
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Posted inMaine
As paid family leave gains momentum in Maine Legislature, advocacy group holds off on referendum
A referendum could have gone before voters in November, but the Maine People’s Alliance is waiting to see if lawmakers pass a bill to create paid family leave.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmakers will appeal court ruling denying access to child protection records
The Government Oversight Committee voted to appeal a court ruling that lawmakers are prohibited from viewing confidential child protection records.
Posted inMaine
Gov. Mills includes additional $17 million for public defenders and contracted lawyers in budget proposal
An additional 10 public defenders and tiered hourly wages for contracted counsel included in state budget plan.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Highlights of Mills’ $10.3 billion budget plan
The 651-page budget proposal aims to address some of Maine’s biggest challenges.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes nearly 10% increase in 2-year budget
The spending proposal does not call for raising taxes and would use projected revenue surpluses to expand programs such as free community college tuition and public school investments.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills prepares to unveil 2-year budget, predicts little controversy
Mills said in a radio interview that she’s looking to continue investments in public education, housing and child care, though she offered few details ahead of the official unveiling planned for Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Former House Speaker Fecteau to advise Gov. Mills on housing, workforce initiatives
As a senior adviser, Fecteau will help develop policy solutions for housing development and land use, as well as workforce, innovation and economic opportunities.
Posted inOpinion
Jim Fossel: Augusta Republicans need to stand up and oppose bad ideas
While it’s easy to say that the take-no-prisoners approach I’m recommending would be foolish, something has to change.