• Published

  February 16, 2022
  

  Equal rights amendment to Maine Constitution hits Republican opposition in House

  The 80-57 vote in favor of the proposal falls short of the two-thirds majority required to put the issue to voters, with another vote coming later in this session.

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  January 24, 2022
  

  Auburn’s Adam Lee eyes a state House seat

  The Democratic lawyer is taking aim at the newly created 89th District seat in Auburn

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  December 21, 2020
  

  As Maine Legislature starts back up, Democrats and Republicans present priorities

  Both parties say they want to help Maine's working families and small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic, but their approaches could vary widely.

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  November 14, 2020
  

  Maine’s next speaker of the House is making history already

  Biddeford's Ryan Fecteau will be the youngest speaker of the House for any state Legislature in the U.S.

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  November 12, 2020
  

  Democrats nominate Ryan Fecteau as next speaker of Maine House

  With the party holding a majority in the House of Representatives, the 28-year-old lawmaker from Biddeford is all but assured of the leadership position.

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• Published

  November 12, 2020
  

  Recounts in Maine House races rescheduled after COVID-19 case

  The state has rescheduled recounts in two legislative elections after a state employee tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the state to temporarily close office space.

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  October 12, 2020
  

  Four-term Maine Senate president, out of office since 1992, seeks a state House seat

  Charles Pray of Millinocket hopes to give rural Maine a bigger voice in the Legislature.