Opposition in the Senate, however, leaves the measure’s chances of final passage in doubt.

The plan for filling a $310 million hole relies heavily on cuts to education and human services programs.

AUGUSTA — The absence of a Green Independent Party candidate from the governor’s race means 6 percent to 9 percent of the Maine electorate will be up for grabs in November. Who grabs it – or whether Greens just stay home on Election Day – is the latest political wrinkle in a race likely to […]

While they are not represented in the governor’s race, Green Independents are optimistic that at least a couple of their candidates will win legislative seats. The Greens had a representative in the House from 2002 to 2006, when Rep. John Eder of Portland served. This year, Greens are touting 18 candidates vying for the Legislature, […]

About 750 Mainers are still considered part of the class that challenged conditions at the residential facility.

AUGUSTA — A bill that would have required large Maine businesses to provide paid sick days to employees was scrapped Thursday. Instead, Senate President Elizabeth Mitchell, D-Vassalboro, is proposing to prohibit all Maine employers from firing workers who take sick days, whether the days are paid or unpaid. The idea is an expansion of a […]

AUGUSTA — Candidates are lining up to run for the Maine House as incumbents hit their term limits and challengers sign up to take their seats. Democrats appear to be jockeying for position in House District 136, which encompasses part of Biddeford. Initially, a husband and wife both signed up to run for the same […]

Envision Maine says citizens and Blaine House hopefuls must change the structure of government.

The panel divides three ways on a bill that would change how the state handles segregated prisoners.