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PublishedJune 29, 2021
Bill banning flavored tobacco loses funding in state budget compromise
The legislation, which would bar the sale of menthol cigarettes, could be in jeopardy as a bipartisan budget deal fails to backfill sales tax revenue that would be lost.
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PublishedJune 24, 2021
Mills vetoes ‘fundamentally flawed’ bill to close Long Creek youth prison
Mills also moved to block a bill inspired by Hydro-Quebec's spending on a potential ballot initiative in Maine.
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PublishedJune 23, 2021
Maine lawmakers enact series of bills to tackle pollution from ‘forever chemicals’
One of the bills signed into law this week by Gov. Janet Mills gives Maine one of the nation's strictest standards for PFAS in drinking water.
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PublishedJune 21, 2021
Lawmakers take up Mills’ updated budget, as Republicans seek leverage
Gov. Janet Mills says she'd like two-thirds support in the Legislature, which would require votes from Republicans who will seek changes in the budget package.
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PublishedJune 17, 2021
Bill to allow tribes to open gambling facilities moves ahead in Legislature
Tribal members believe the right to operate a gambling business is a matter of sovereignty. It's unclear whether Gov. Janet Mills will support the measure.
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PublishedJune 4, 2021
Mills submits plan to Legislature for spending $1 billion in federal relief
Lawmakers are under the gun to review the Mills administration's plan for spending $997.5 million from the American Rescue Plan, with less than two weeks left in the session.
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PublishedJune 4, 2021
Committee recommends energy and utility attorney nominated to the PUC
Patrick Scully represented a range of companies and industries before the Maine Public Utilities Commission, a record of experience that was problematic for Republicans.
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PublishedMay 23, 2021
As mask rules ease, Maine businesses offer a patchwork of approaches
Consumer and service businesses will rely on the honor system for customers, but many require employees to show proof of vaccination.
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PublishedMay 19, 2021
Legislature rejects bill to make Election Day a state holiday
But a bill to boost pay for school support staff to $16 an hour advances in what was likely lawmakers' last meeting at the Augusta Civic Center.
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PublishedMay 14, 2021
Mainers celebrate loosened restrictions, but some hesitant to shed masks
People interviewed Friday expressed relief, as well as reservations about unvaccinated people and indoor settings.
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