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PublishedJune 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 2 years ago, when political fighting led to a brief government shutdown.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 12, 2019
Committee gives strong endorsement to state budget totaling nearly $8 billion
Gov. Janet Mills calls the Appropriations Committee's vote on the 2-year spending package a forward-looking compromise.
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PublishedJune 12, 2019
New Maine law will allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with medication
Gov. Janet Mills acknowledges a ‘moral dilemma’ as she signs the bill to legalize medication-assisted suicide.
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PublishedJune 10, 2019
Gov. Mills signs bill to expand access to abortion services
The legislation, which Maine's Democratic governor had introduced, will allow physician assistants and nurse practitioners to perform abortions or prescribe pregnancy-ending drugs.
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PublishedJune 10, 2019
Tribal sustenance fishing bill headed to Gov. Mills’ desk
The legislation would tighten Maine water quality standards in certain waterways with the long-term goal of protecting tribal members who exercise their sustenance fishing rights.
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PublishedJune 6, 2019
Gov. Mills signs nation’s strictest internet privacy protection bill
A legal challenge is expected to the law, which will prevent internet service providers from selling or sharing customers' personal information without permission.
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PublishedJune 5, 2019
Proposed alternative to ‘red flag’ gun bill draws broad support
Both the original and a compromise proposal seek to keep firearms from people who pose a threat.
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PublishedJune 5, 2019
Gov. Mills tells Portland Chamber she has aimed for a bipartisan budget
The governor stresses the state's economic and workforce development efforts.
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PublishedJune 3, 2019
Lawmakers nearing agreement on state budget with more money for cities and towns
An increase in revenue sharing will reduce pressure on property tax rates, but lawmakers are divided on funding levels for UMaine, the community colleges and Maine Maritime Academy.
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