Supporters of the law designed to identify and potentially ban certain chemicals found in toys and other products children come in contact with are gathering at the State House today to oppose a proposal they say would weaken current law.
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State plan for deficit defers bill for services
LePage officials propose to delay a $30 million payment to the U.S. government, then cover it using the Rainy Day Fund.
LePage drops opposition to BPA ban
Gov. LePage had listed repealing the BPA ban as part of a proposal he submitted to make Maine a more business-friendly state.
Security still a top concern, justice says
Maine Chief Justice Leigh Saufley cites challenges and improvements in the state’s judicial system.
Lawyers press AG to review DEP chief
They question the lack of an inquiry into a possible business conflict that could make Darryl Brown ineligible for the job.
Maine licenses getting new look, features
AUGUSTA — Maine has a new design for driver’s licenses and state identification cards that includes updated security features to protect against fraud and a picture of a moose and Mount Katahdin. The state will begin distributing the new licenses and ID cards next week, Secretary of State Charlie Summers said Tuesday. The new licenses […]
Probe of defunct Maine energy group deepens
Lawmakers are examining hundreds of documents but see no evidence of lawbreaking.
New Maine license unveiled
Secretary of State Charlie Summers unveiled a new Maine license design featuring updated security enhancements during a morning press conference today.
Reaction mixed on bills to ease pot penalties
Two bills to broaden the decriminalization of marijuana get bipartisan support, but are opposed by law enforcement.
Disbanded group ships records to committee
Legislators want to review how the energy alliance spent money and explore any political involvement.