Democrats in the Legislature gathered to speak out against proposed federal cuts to Medicaid, while Republicans blamed state Democrats, saying the state program is unsustainable.
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Maine raises legal age of marriage after bill becomes law without Mills signature
A bill prohibiting minors from getting married without parental consent became law Tuesday without the signature of Gov. Janet Mills.
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Maine bill would make oil companies pay into ‘climate superfund’
Similar climate superfunds in Vermont and New York, which impose fees on fossil fuel extractors and crude oiler refiners for greenhouse emissions, are being challenged in court by the Trump administration and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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Maine voter ID proposal runs into strong opposition at public hearing
At a public hearing Friday, critics highlighted a range of proposed changes likely to go before voters in November, including restrictions on absentee voting.
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Electric vehicle owners may have to pay a $250 annual fee in Maine
Maine is among a minority of states that do not charge electric vehicle registration fees, though that could change with a proposal currently before lawmakers.
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Maine lawmakers still betting on accessory dwelling units to help end housing crisis
Following the passage of a landmark law in 2022, a bill seeks to further encourage the construction of small housing units also known as in-law suites.
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Maine bill would protect personal belongings during homeless encampment sweeps
A bill before lawmakers would require state and local governments to provide notice and hold hearings before removing a homeless person’s belongings from public property.
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Rep. Laurel Libby asks U.S. Supreme Court to restore her right to vote in Maine Legislature
The Auburn Republican said she has filed an emergency application with the nation’s highest court after 2 lower courts denied a temporary restoration of her voting and speaking privileges as her lawsuit against the House speaker plays out.
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Mainers call on lawmakers to protect renters, boost housing production
The Legislature’s Housing and Economic Development Committee heard from renters, advocates, landlords and developers during a daylong hearing on the state’s housing crisis.
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Proposal for passenger rail to Bangor loses steam in committee
The Legislature’s transportation committee says LD 487 ‘ought not to pass,’ especially without assured funding from the Trump administration.