Rep. John Andrews of Paris and Sen. Rick Bennett of Oxford both expressed displeasure with their party’s legislative leadership after having committee requests denied.
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Our View: Maine Legislature right to expand public access to meetings
COVID is forcing lawmakers to make changes that will make it easier for Maine residents to get involved in their government.
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Maine lawmakers tackle challenge of public access during pandemic
Committees plan to conduct many of their meetings virtually, at least initially, with opportunities for the public to either join by video conference or by phone.
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Jim Fossel: Legislature should consider reforms this session
It’s time to make Maine’s legislative branch more transparent, efficient and democratic.
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Our View: Climate report sets right goals for Maine
The Maine Climate Council’s sweeping report lays out a path to reduce emissions and make Maine communities more resilient in a changing environment.
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Bennett tests positive for COVID-19, misses Senate ceremony
In quarantine, Rick Bennett, who represents Bridgton, Naples and Sebago, couldn’t be sworn in with his fellow legislators this week.
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Keeping their distance, Maine lawmakers sworn in for historic session
The 130th Maine Legislature takes up quarters at the spacious Augusta Civic Center to begin months of work that will be modified, and dominated, by the pandemic.
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Democrats nominate Shenna Bellows as Maine’s next secretary of state
The state senator from Manchester will be the first woman to hold the office if elected Wednesday by the full Legislature, where Democrats hold a majority.
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Maine Legislature prepares for historic pandemic session
Lawmakers will be sworn into office by Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center, which is being used instead of the State House, to protect against spread of COVID-19.
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Dunlap says off-stage events are what he’ll remember most
Maine’s outgoing secretary of state achieved a high profile on election-related issues, but he says the rewards of the job came in small, personal spheres.