Maine’s targets to reduce emissions may be harder to hit without electric vehicle standards

Maine State Legislature

Published
April 4, 2024

Maine’s targets to reduce emissions may be harder to hit without electric vehicle standards

Maine officials looking to reach ambitious carbon-reduction targets are considering a range of sources after regulators rejected electric vehicle sales standards that would play a big role in cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Published
March 28, 2024

Maine House rebuffs plan to use performance as guide for utility rates

Several Democrats joined solid Republican opposition to reject legislation that proposes a first step in judging utilities' performance when setting rates.
Published
March 22, 2024

Proposal to give lawmakers final say over Maine’s electric vehicle standards sails through committee

The committee unanimously approved a bill declaring electric vehicle rules to be the responsibility of lawmakers and not the Board of Environmental Protection, an appointed citizen board that rejected EV rules the previous day.
Published
March 14, 2024

Committee endorses bill to support Maine state and federal workers during government shutdowns

The measure was introduced to help government employees pay bills if they are not getting paychecks during a shutdown.
Published
March 7, 2024

Bill would allow Maine’s federal workers to take out interest-free loans during shutdowns

The legislation would provide a safety net for federal employees, who miss out on paychecks during government shutdowns. And it comes at a time when employees at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery are again under threat.

Published
March 6, 2024

Maine Senate passes food scraps disposal ban

The measure would require commercial and industrial-scale food waste producers to donate their edible leftovers and recycle what remains.
Published
January 8, 2024

Expenses on meals, travel and more add up for Maine’s part-time Legislature

Maine's 186 lawmakers received about $1.7 million in reimbursements during the last legislative session, including $155,000 for the 10 legislative leaders.
Published
October 4, 2023

Maine Supreme Court ponders whether Sunday hunting ban violates constitutional right to food

A Readfield couple's lawsuit contends the voter-approved 'right to food' amendment should end a longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.
Published
September 3, 2023

Largest union representing Maine state workers holds demonstration for improved wages

The Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, used the weekend before Labor Day to demonstrate in Augusta for fair, livable wages as state employees enter their third month working under the terms of an expired contract.
Published
September 3, 2023

Largest union representing Maine’s state workers holds demonstration for improved wages

The Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, used the weekend before Labor Day to demonstrate in Augusta for fair, livable wages as state employees enter their third month working under the terms of an expired contract.

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