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Senate enacts bill to address errors in marijuana legalization law

Posted: January 26, 2017

LD 88 ensures minors are barred from use of pot, extends rulemaking period for three months AUGUSTA —Sen. Mike Carpenter, D-Houlton, hailed...

LePage must cease action on Riverview step-down facility in Bangor

LePage must cease action on Riverview step-down facility in Bangor

Posted: January 25, 2017

Sen. Chipman says attorney general guidances makes need for legislative oversight clear AUGUSTA — Sen. Ben Chipman of Portland, the lead Senate...

LePage must cease action on Riverview step-down facility in Bangor

Posted: January 25, 2017

Sen. Chipman says attorney general guidances makes need for legislative oversight clear AUGUSTA — Sen. Ben Chipman of Portland, the lead Senate...

Miramant bill would create liquor license for overnight cruises

Miramant bill would create liquor license for overnight cruises

Posted: January 24, 2017

Legislation would cut red tape for vessels to offer drinks on pleasure trips AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, would allow...

Miramant bill would create liquor license for overnight cruises

Posted: January 24, 2017

Legislation would cut red tape for vessels to offer drinks on pleasure trips AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, would allow...

Sen. Millett’s bills would lower college costs, increase degree completion

Sen. Millett’s bills would lower college costs, increase degree completion

Posted: January 23, 2017

Students, teachers testify in favor of legislation at Education Committee on Monday AUGUSTA — Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, has...

Sen. Millett’s bills would lower college costs, increase degree completion

Posted: January 23, 2017

Students, teachers testify in favor of legislation at Education Committee on Monday AUGUSTA — Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, has...

Sen. Bellows: Reliable, high-speed internet is a necessity, not a luxury

Sen. Bellows: Reliable, high-speed internet is a necessity, not a luxury

Posted: January 19, 2017

Sen. Bellows supports legislation to make broadband access universal in Maine AUGUSTA — Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, spoke Thursday...

Sen. Carson calls for ACA protection to ensure veterans’ benefits

Posted: January 19, 2017

Carson, a Vietnam veteran, says thousands who have served depend on the ACA for care AUGUSTA — Sen. Brownie Carson, D-Harpswell, called on...

Sen. Chenette proposes ban on lobbyist contributions

Posted: January 19, 2017

AUGUSTA — Maine lawmakers would no longer be allowed to accept campaign contributions from lobbyists under a bill unveiled Thursday by Sen. Justin...