Lawmakers might try to salvage the fruit-crop industry by expanding the panel that oversees it.
politics
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
With blueberries in trouble, Maine eyes commission overhaul
Lawmakers might try to pump up the industry by expanding the commission that promotes the state’s most important fruit crop.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Republicans call for state income tax cut, warn against Democratic agenda
A group of prominent Republicans gathered with supporters at the State House on Monday, the tax filing deadline in most states, to highlight Maine’s tax burden and call for spending restraint.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
A new atmosphere in Augusta, or just a ‘honeymoon’ period?
Gov. Janet Mills moved expeditiously on some of her core campaign pledges during her first 100 days and is credited with helping change the political tenor in Augusta. But with major issues looming, the question is: Will it last?
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers could give sports betting legislation a chance
At least three bills are pending in the State House, as questions linger about where the state’s share of the money will go and what businesses will benefit.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Maine pursues plan to stock schools with anti-overdose medication
All of the state’s public high schools and middle schools would have naloxone available in an effort being developed by the Mills administration.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Maine on track to launch recreational marijuana market this year, says state’s pot czar
Residents can now grow cannabis for recreational use at home, but still have no way to legally buy or sell it.
Posted inNew England, News
Massachusetts House budget puts off decisions on taxes, sports betting
House Democratic leaders have unveiled a $42.7 billion state budget that proposes additional spending on education but pumps the brakes on calls for new taxes and the legalization of sports betting.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Sponsor makes personal appeal for bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’
A year after Gov. Paul LePage vetoed a similar measure, supporters hope for different results.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Opposition mounts to Trump plan to extend work requirement for SNAP benefits
Jared Golden said he might support the change, as long as it doesn’t hurt children or seniors, while Maine’s senators and Chellie Pingree oppose it.