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Published
November 29, 2023

Documents reveal NextEra’s hidden efforts to oppose transmission line corridor

The documents released by the Maine ethics commission detail the energy company's funding of the Stop the Corridor group and how a Virginia consultant working for NextEra funneled money to the Maine Democratic Party.
Published
November 29, 2023

Errors made in death of 6-week-old boy similar to other cases, advocates say

The Legislature's Government Oversight Committee met Wednesday for the first time since Todd Landry resigned as the director of the embattled Office of Child and Family Services.
Published
November 28, 2023

Maine expects $265 million budget surplus over 2 years

The stronger-than-expected revenue forecast – including a $139 million surplus in this fiscal year – is driven primarily by consumer spending, sales tax growth and income tax returns.
Published
November 27, 2023

Maine’s embattled child welfare director resigns

Todd Landry, whose leadership had been questioned by lawmakers, cited "personal reasons" for his resignation, which is effective immediately.
Published
November 27, 2023

Maine providers push back on proposal to require testing of medical cannabis products

The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy says a recent study found 45% of 127 medical cannabis samples failed testing that is mandatory for the recreational market.

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Published
November 22, 2023

Gov. Mills, tribal leaders hold three-hour summit on sovereignty issues

While no breakthroughs were reported, both sides agreed to work together during the upcoming legislative session.
Published
November 21, 2023

Some lawmakers reluctant to hand subpoena power to Lewiston shooting commission

Two top Republican senators expressed frustration with a lack of lawmaker involvement in the commission, though Democratic leaders said they generally support the request for subpoena powers.
Published
November 17, 2023

Maine lawmaker’s proposal reflects national debate about gun-free zones, but faces strong opposition

A similar proposal didn't make it out of committee in 2017, and some legislative leaders said they are opposed to Rep. Jim White's bill to assign liability to owners of gun-free zones where people are hurt or injured.
Published
November 16, 2023

Lawmakers will take up bills to increase shelter funding, but won’t ban encampment sweeps

Legislative leaders decided Thursday to allow lawmakers to move forward with bills to shore up the state's emergency shelters amid rising numbers of homeless people.
Published
November 16, 2023

Lewiston shootings inspire wave of legislation

A list of after-deadline bill requests for the upcoming session includes more than a half-dozen proposals, from tightening gun safety laws to discouraging gun-free zones.