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Maine group finalizes right to repair law recommendations; two states file similar bills
The Maine Right to Repair Working Group unanimously approved its report to the legislature Thursday that details its ...
Maine considers tightening rules for recycling solar panels
Maine legislators are trying to draft new rules for the disposal of end-of-life solar panels and other components, meeting resistance from some in the solar industry and clean energy advocates in the ...
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Stopgap bill to address Maine Medicaid shortfall stalls as Republicans withhold support
The $121 million spending bill plugs a hole in MaineCare health program for low-income residents, but Democrats don't have ...
Legislature adjourns without passing state’s supplemental budget
The supplemental budget proposes several funding measures, including emergency legislation to ensure MaineCare recipients ...
Maine GOP, Dems blame other side for failure to reach budget agreement
Maine lawmakers now plan to return February 25 to vote on the supplemental budget after failing to reach an agreement Tuesday ...
Maine lawmaker accused of forging signatures on campaign finance forms
A Maine lawmaker has been indicted on charges that he forged signatures and made a false statement on campaign finance forms last year. An Oxford County grand jury on Wednesday indicted Rep. Randall ...
Recreational cannabis brought in millions last year. Maine towns could finally get a cut.
The Legislature is considering 2 bills that would implement revenue sharing across the state's recreational cannabis industry ...
Maine lawmakers debate bill to end same-day voter registration
However, opponents, including Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, argue that same-day registration is crucial for maintaining high voter participation. Bellows noted that Maine has been on top of the ...
Supplemental budget gets committee approval, heads for full Maine Legislature vote
The supplemental budget still must be approved by the full Maine Legislature before the money can be used. AUGUSTA, Maine — Some Maine lawmakers say they hope to address the state's "urgent needs" ...
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Dale Crafts: It’s time for Maine’s Legislature to support small business
With the 2025 legislative session now underway, our elected officials must make supporting small businesses a top priority ...