On Feb. 27, Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, joined advocates for tax fairness at the State House and called for Maine to adopt a tax structure that makes the wealthy pay their fair share and better supports working families. This session, Golek is introducing legislation that would increase taxes on Mainers earning more than $1 million […]
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Increased stipends for child care workers saved by Maine lawmakers, at least for now
The Health and Human Services committee voted Wednesday to take Gov. Janet Mills’ proposed cuts to a child care supplement program out of the state’s 2-year budget.
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Maine lawmakers once again weigh creating trial deadlines in criminal cases
This is the 3rd time lawmakers are considering a ‘speedy trial’ bill that would force courts to dismiss cases if a defendant waits too long for trial.
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Sean Faircloth wins Maine House District 24 in special election
The Bangor resident secured roughly 70% of all ballots cast for the district that covers portions of Bangor, Orono, Brewer and Veazie.
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Some of Maine’s bail violation charges could be eliminated by proposed bill
Maine is one of a handful of states that treat bail violation as a new criminal charge, even when the alleged misconduct isn’t inherently criminal.
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Augusta homeless task force looks at Portland shelter model
Members also discussed a proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to limit housing assistance.
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New leader of Wabanaki Alliance outlines priorities
In an interview with The Times Record, Maulian Bryant outlines plans for the Wabanaki Alliance — “the time for reclamation is now,” and “as the tribal communities rise, we all rise.”
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Maine public defense agency urges state to fully fund its work
The latest request for more funding comes as the state is trying to resolve a lawsuit over its struggles to find enough lawyers to represent poor Mainers in more than a thousand different cases.
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Maine victim service providers want stability in state budget
Organizations that provide free services to victims say they need $6 million from the state to keep up their aid after a severe, ongoing drop in federal funding.
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Local state lawmakers appointed to legislative committees
Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, and Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, were recently appointed to legislative committees at the State House. Hepler has been appointed to serve as House chairperson of the Legislature’s Marine Resources Committee. “I am proud of the work we do on the Marine Resources Committee to support and strengthen our state’s working waterfront,” […]