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PublishedMay 28, 2019
Maine House passes ‘death with dignity’ bill by 4 votes
Tuesday's vote marks initial approval of the measure, which would make Maine the 8th state to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with prescribed medication.
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PublishedMay 28, 2019
State lawmakers will move forward on proposed workers’ comp reform
Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature have failed so far to reach an agreement on the changes.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Senate passes bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions
The measure, which passed 19-16 with largely Democratic support, was previously approved by the House and has the backing of Gov. Janet Mills.
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PublishedMay 22, 2019
‘Red flag’ gun bill gets narrow support from key legislative committee
The proposal would let police temporarily take firearms from people deemed by a judge to be a threat to themselves or others.
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PublishedMay 22, 2019
Panel hears arguments on conflicting bills to direct immigration enforcement in Maine
One would push police to work more closely with federal authorities, while the other would prohibit them from enforcing federal immigration law.
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PublishedMay 21, 2019
Bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions is closer to passage
The bill, which has the support of Gov. Janet Mills but still faces votes in the Senate, comes at a time when other states are restricting access to abortion.
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PublishedMay 21, 2019
District attorney drops misdemeanor charges against former Maine lawmaker
Former Republican state Rep. Jeffrey Pierce was charged with failing to disclose a 1983 felony conviction when he obtained a hunting license.
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PublishedMay 18, 2019
CDD landfill closure bill signed into law
The bill, LD 603, “An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Funding for Landfill Closure Costs,” expands the eligibility of state funds appropriated for landfill closures to cover the Old Town construction and demolition debris landfill.
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PublishedMay 18, 2019
Supporting Career and Technical Education in Maine
More investment is needed in career and technical education, says Sen. Jim Dill.
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PublishedMay 17, 2019
More asthma, fewer cod: Mills cites impacts on Maine as she pitches climate council to lawmakers
The governor tells the Environment and Natural Resources Committee that Maine will need to diversify its industries and find new sources of energy in response to climate change.
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