A legislative panel hears from the public on a bill to repeal the tougher code enacted in December.
Susan M. Cover
Bill to block Real ID program has strong bipartisan support
The U.S. law is too intrusive and Maine driver’s licenses meet ID needs, some say.
Lawmakers, MCLU: ID law invades privacy
A bill sponsored by Rep. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, seeks repeal of parts of Maine law that comply with the federal Real ID Act.
Lawmakers: Restore shellfish money
The three scientists who inspect Maine’s shellfish beds are crucial to the industry, they say.
Tax panel opposes Maine governor on local funding
The bipartisan group votes to keep revenue sharing, but the proposed change still faces debate.
Maine firefighters urge state not to cut health funding
But a state official tells lawmakers the retiree plan can afford the reduction this fiscal year.
State pension reformers willing to widen scope
Gov. LePage, for example, would ‘absolutely accept’ inclusion in a plan that asks more from state workers and teachers.
Ethics panel clears ex-lawmaker in airfare dispute
A trip to Maine by the son of Rep. Patricia Jones qualified as a campaign-related expense.
Ethics panel clears ex-lawmaker on plane ticket
Former state Rep. Patricia Jones used Clean Election funds to reimburse herself for the cost of flying her son to Maine to help her campaign.
State House cancels Friday meetings
House Speaker’s Office calls off business ahead of the predicted snow storm.