Much of the campaign spending is aimed at winning votes for Question 2’s new gambling venues.

Lawmakers and several local groups argue for the economic importance of the Bucks Harbor facility.

AUGUSTA — Northern Maine needs less restrictive regulation in the unorganized territory to give it a better chance to attract jobs and other development, members of a group exploring changes to the Land Use Regulation Commission told lawmakers Thursday.

A discussion of aging issues in Augusta points out that Maine is, and will be, especially affected.

The unusual action shows just how poorly contract talks have gone, says the MSEA’s general counsel.

Meanwhile, the DHHS commissioner warns of a ‘significant gap’ from spending on Medicaid.

Among other things, the complaint alleges that the state walked out on bargaining at a critical time.

Corporate profits are the primary reason for the better-than-expected number.

AUGUSTA – It’s looking like a busy week at the State House, with the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee meeting today, the state’s streamlining task force meeting Friday, and plenty in between. The Appropriations Committee will gather at 9:30 a.m. today for its regular monthly meeting. The group will get an update on state revenue and information […]