Insiders expect a tough battle in both the House and Senate, with Democrats defending more open seats and Republicans hoping voters are hungry for change.
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Democrats criticize Windham state representative who attended Jan. 6 rally
House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham called Democrats ‘pathetic’ for making an issue out of Rep. Barbara Bagshaw’s attendance at the Jan. 6, 2021, rally, saying she did nothing wrong by attending former President Donald Trump’s ‘Stop the Steal’ rally.
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Plaintiff asks Maine high court to reconsider challenge of Democrats’ budget maneuver
William Clardy of Augusta filed a motion Tuesday asking the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to reconsider its dismissal of his case arguing that legislative leaders acted unconstitutionally when they passed a budget in 2023.
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Revised rule for paid family leave program would make it more business-friendly
At least one of the changes is designed to allow employers to opt out of the program sooner if they offer a private leave benefit.
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Maine high court dismisses lawsuit challenging Democrats’ state budget maneuver
The court found that the plaintiffs, including the group Respect Maine and 2 Republican lawmakers, did not have standing to bring the lawsuit.
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Maine State House security overhaul moving ahead after recent threats, evacuations
The $7 million project includes adding security screening at the Cross Building and reconfiguring the screening area at the main State House entrance.
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Dozens of new Maine laws just took effect. Here’s what you need to know.
A 72-hour waiting period on firearms purchases, a ban on unauthorized paramilitary activity and legal protections for abortion providers are among the new laws going on the books Friday.
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Portland state representative is seeking reelection, and a City Council seat this fall
Grayson Lookner has thrown his hat into a crowded race for an at-large seat on Portland’s City Council while also seeking reelection to the state House of Representatives, where he has already served two terms.
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Maine lawmaker escapes penalty for repeatedly missing campaign finance deadlines
Officials said a ‘quirk’ in state law prevents the ethics commission from fining Rep. Richard Campbell’s political action committee.
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Maine ethics watchdog considers penalty for lawmaker’s PAC
A Maine’s ethics commission official says Rep. Richard Campbell’s leadership PAC has a ‘unique history’ of failing to file campaign finance reports on time.