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PublishedDecember 29, 2024
Here’s what to look for as Maine’s 2026 race for governor takes shape
Speculation has already seeped into the public arena, with well-known political figures such as Rep. Jared Golden and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, and potential dark horse candidates such as Travis Mills, a retired U.S. Army staff sergeant, all in the mix.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2024
In Maine Legislature, momentum builds to rein in use of vague placeholder bills
Lawmakers are vowing to adopt new rules to provide more transparency for bills that are submitted with only a vague title and no explanation of intent.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2021
Party negotiators reach deal on new Maine legislative districts
The Legislature will vote Wednesday on whether to approve the new maps.
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PublishedJune 18, 2021
Bill to form consumer-owned utility rejected by one vote in Maine Senate
The measure, which called for consumer purchase of Central Maine Power and Versant Power, cleared the Senate in a preliminary vote but was turned away on final enactment, dimming the bill's chances of passage this session.
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PublishedJune 16, 2021
Senate approves bill to replace CMP, Versant Power with consumer-owned utility
The Maine House also has approved the bill, but Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signaled she is likely to veto the measure.
Sen. Rick Bennett
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