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Politics

Published
July 20, 2017

Bill to ban drivers’ use of handheld devices is heading to LePage’s desk

The bill has strong legislative and police support, but may not survive a possible veto by the governor.
Published
July 16, 2017

Democratic socialists in Maine see opening to make their case

Their immediate concern is less about elections and more about advocating for community-first values.
Published
June 21, 2017

Solar bill gets initial approval in House, but it lacks votes to survive veto

The bill delays 'net metering' rules and directs regulators to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the policy opposed by Gov. Paul LePage.
Published
June 14, 2017

Larger communities pass $50 million technology bond; vote total unknown

The official statewide vote tally probably won't be known for several more days.
Published
June 7, 2017

Transportation bonds at center of Maine power struggle ready to sell

Maine Treasurer Terry Hayes expects the $114 million in bonds to close later this month.

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Published
June 6, 2017

LePage in Finland on forest products trade mission

The governor is meeting with representatives of companies involved in Finland's forest products industries as part of the trip organized by the Maine International Trade Center.
Published
June 2, 2017

Court upholds Maine regulators’ budget process

An environmental group challenged how the regulators set the budget for Efficiency Maine.
Published
May 31, 2017

Senate Republicans offer $100 million for schools if voter-approved tax surcharge is repealed

The proposal by Senate President Mike Thibodeau, an opening move in budget negotiations, receives a cool reception from Democrats, and is rejected by Republican leaders in the House.
Published
May 25, 2017

Committee rejects LePage plan to merge turnpike authority with DOT

The governor's plan would eliminate the turnpike authority and put the state's only toll plaza in York.
Published
May 23, 2017

Governor’s minimum wage bill proposes slower increase and $11 cap

Business and union interests square off over the latest attempt to change the ballot measure passed in November.