With the scheduled legislative session over as of last week, the last large item looming over state government is the most important one: Maine’s next two-year budget. The Legislature has approved the $6.3 billion budget due to take effect July 1, but Gov. Paul LePage has said he is going to veto it. He has […]

The former Florida governor has both personal and political ties to Maine’s first family.

Aimed at encouraging background checks before private sales, the bill faces a likely LePage veto.

But Rep. Mark Dion, proponent of a tougher bill, vows to patiently pursue the cause.

Despite legislative support, Rep. Rebecca’s Millett’s alternative bill won’t be veto-proof.