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PublishedJanuary 29, 2021
Bill would shift control of Capitol Police to Legislature
Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, says the force that protects the State House and other properties should be overseen by lawmakers rather than the executive branch.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2021
Republican staffer at Maine House tests positive for COVID-19
A memo from the Legislature's human resources director says a staff member for the House Republican caucus tested positive last week but had no close contacts with other State House staff.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2021
Mills’ budget proposal would tax Paycheck Protection Program funds as income
The Legislature's tax and budget committees met Monday to hear testimony on a set of proposals by Gov. Janet Mills that could leave some businesses paying state taxes on loans exempt from federal taxes.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2021
Face shields worn by 2 lawmakers not effective against transmission of COVID-19, says Maine CDC
Top lawmakers are urging their colleagues to stop ‘trying to skirt basic health and safety rules’ with face shields that the state's health agency says don't protect adequately against coronavirus transmission.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2021
Maine blazes workplace trail with earned paid leave requirement
A new law that took effect this year covers an estimated 85 percent of the workforce and allows workers to earn up to five days of paid time off each year.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2021
Lawmakers violate Legislature’s COVID-19 prevention policies
A group of Republican legislators without masks is shown on a recent Facebook Live video in clear violation of the State House policy for face coverings.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2021
Maine law enforcement stepping up security around State House
There will be increased security at the State House in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration as police around the nation prepare for a possible second wave of violence by President Trump's supporters.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2021
Numerous marijuana-related bills expected in next legislative session
Proposals, still in the early stages, run the gamut from required testing of medical marijuana to sealing or expunging the records of those convicted of marijuana-related offenses.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2021
Mills’ next budget in balance without tax hikes, despite revenue losses
The budget that Gov. Janet Mills will submit to the Legislature on Friday would maintain critical government services at a time when they are needed most, says Finance Commissioner Kirsten Figueroa.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2021
Maine lawmakers seek more than a dozen changes to state election laws
Lawmakers from both parties are proposing reforms that could change the way Maine votes, including modifications made in 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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