maine legislature
-
PublishedMarch 7, 2023
Resolution supporting Ukraine sparks angry exchange in Maine House
The nearly hourlong debate highlights growing divisions about how much longer the U.S. should continue funding Ukraine's efforts to repel Russia's invasion.
-
PublishedMarch 6, 2023
Fake school threats lead to calls for harsher penalties
Ten schools in Maine were swatted on Nov. 15, leading to scores of students barricading themselves in their classrooms, armed police officers roaming school hallways looking for nonexistent shooters, and parents wondering if they would see their children again.
-
PublishedMarch 5, 2023
Maine Voices: UMaine System tuition waiver would benefit students, taxpayers alike
Not only would it help keep Mainers out of debt, but it would also help build a better-educated workforce, making our state more able to attract and retain businesses.
-
PublishedMarch 5, 2023
Free community college program pulls students from UMaine System
A Maine lawmaker would expand upon the free tuition initiative to help prevent the enrollment declines at the state's public universities from getting any worse.
-
PublishedMarch 5, 2023
Republicans hope 20-year-old spending cap helps cut Mills’ budget
If left unamended, a safety valve tied to Maine's commitment to fund 55% of public education could chop almost half of Gov. Janet Mills' $900 million proposal.
-
PublishedMarch 2, 2023
Our View: Hey, Legislature, leave those cats alone
A proposal to include domestic felines in Maine’s animal trespass law is ruffling feathers – and rightly so.
-
PublishedMarch 2, 2023
Commentary: Fulfilling Maine’s commitment to keeping children safe
DHHS, the AG’s Office and the Maine Child Welfare Action Network can all keep families strong by improving systems, services, connections and prevention.
-
PublishedMarch 2, 2023
Bill requiring drivers to remove snow and ice gains key support
Maine State Police, who opposed previous attempts, say the inclusion of a 48-hour grace period following a storm makes this legislation more reasonable to enforce.
-
PublishedMarch 1, 2023
Maine Voices: Let’s show students that we take school, gun safety seriously
Under L.D. 405, a hoax call would be a felony if it results in an evacuation or a lockdown, while L.D. 168 would require background checks for private gun sales.
-
PublishedMarch 1, 2023
Higher fines for violating hands-free driving law attract fans, key detractors
Though a state police lieutenant says more needs to be known about the existing law's effectiveness, supporters of increasing the fine to $500 say the current $50 penalty for handling a cellphone while driving fails as a deterrent.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- …
- 238
- Next Page →