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Published
May 19, 2020

State tax revenues drop as COVID-19 tightens grip on Maine economy

A monthly report from state tax collectors shows parts of Maine's economy reeling amid the pandemic.
Published
March 3, 2020

Party lines emerge in Legislature over $127 million spending proposal

As lawmakers examine the supplemental budget offered by Gov. Janet Mills in February, Republicans on the Health and Human Service Committee are balking at some of the spending proposals.
Published
February 17, 2020

Priorities differ as lawmakers begin debate on governor’s $126 million budget plan

Republicans want more focus on repairing roads and bridges; Democrats want to add staff and improve programs for disadvantaged residents.
Published
February 3, 2020

Mills calls for more caseworkers, troopers in $127 million supplemental budget

The governor is asking lawmakers to fund more child protection caseworkers, broadband expansion and increased aid for education, all priorities she highlighted in her State of the State address in January.
Published
December 9, 2019

Mills releases bill to boost funds to Maine nursing homes

The governor had held the bill to boost pay of frontline workers over concerns that it might jeopardize federal Medicaid funding.

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Published
July 14, 2019

Jim Fossel: Republicans helped Gov. Mills have a successful session

GOP lawmakers should now stick together and insist on a transportation-only bond package.
Published
June 30, 2019

Jim Fossel: Maine erases advances made under Republican governor, Legislature

We're taking major steps backward in both economic freedom and individual liberties.
Published
June 18, 2019

Our View: Maine budget’s drama-free passage a good sign

Our system doesn't require everyone to agree on everything, but it's most effective when the parties work together.
Published
June 17, 2019

Gov. Mills signs 2-year state budget totaling nearly $8 billion

Lawmakers complete work on the bipartisan budget several days before the Legislature's scheduled adjournment, unlike two years ago, when political fighting led to a brief government shutdown.
Published
June 14, 2019

Maine Legislature approves new state budget of nearly $8 billion

The 2-year spending package includes many, but not all, of the initiatives proposed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, and lawmakers from both parties speak of a new level of civility in Maine government.