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Freeport state rep.’s bill would reimburse towns for tax program costs

by The Times Record February 12, 2024

The House Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee will have a public hearing on Rep. Melanie Sachs’ bill Tuesday.

Local & State, Politics

Expenses on meals, travel and more add up for Maine’s part-time Legislature

by Randy Billings January 8, 2024January 7, 2024

Maine’s 186 lawmakers received about $1.7 million in reimbursements during the last legislative session, including $155,000 for the 10 legislative leaders.

Times Record

Newly elected Bath rep. appointed to Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee

by The Times Record November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Rep. David Sinclair, D-Bath, will serve as a member of the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government. He was appointed by House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland. “Maine has a long history of strong local government,” Sinclair said in a prepared release. “It is vital to a thriving democracy, and I look […]

Times Record

New law aims to protect rights of manufactured home owners

by Luna Soley October 24, 2023October 25, 2023

The law requires landowners to give residents notice if they plan on selling their property and give tenants a chance to purchase the land.

Local & State, News

Maine Supreme Court ponders whether Sunday hunting ban violates constitutional right to food

by Keith Edwards October 4, 2023October 5, 2023

A Readfield couple’s lawsuit contends the voter-approved ‘right to food’ amendment should end a longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.

Times Record

Brunswick’s Rep. Arford named legislator of the year by Independence Association

by The Times Record September 24, 2023September 24, 2023

Independence Association, Inc. recognized Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, with its 2023 Legislator of the Year award at its annual meeting on Sept. 13. The annual award recognizes an elected official for outstanding advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities. “I am committed to working closely with the Independence Association in my work as a state […]

Local & State

Largest union representing Maine state workers holds demonstration for improved wages

by Emily Duggan September 3, 2023September 14, 2023

The Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, used the weekend before Labor Day to demonstrate in Augusta for fair, livable wages as state employees enter their third month working under the terms of an expired contract.