Bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions is closer to passage

The bill, which has the support of Gov. Janet Mills but still faces votes in the Senate, comes at a time when other states are restricting access to abortion.

Testimony is divided as Maine lawmakers consider paid family and medical leave for most workers

House Speaker Sara Gideon's bill would establish a payroll tax to support state-run insurance to cover the costs.

Lawmakers consider bill to make gender discrimination unconstitutional in Maine

Though Maine passed the Equal Rights Act in 1974, it was never ratified by enough states to become U.S. law. Supporters now want to make sure its protections are enshrined in the Maine Constitution.

Mills says state must be ‘backstop’ against federal efforts to restrict abortion

She declares Tuesday that those who would reduce access to legal abortions 'are going to have to get through me first.'

House speaker proposes new tax to fund paid leave for Maine workers

Democrat Sara Gideon's bill would go beyond a federal law requiring most employers to give unpaid leave, and she says that would help Maine build ‘a strong, vibrant workforce.’

Democratic leader calls for lawmaker to resign after accusations of relationships with students

Lawmakers may tackle ranked-choice voting, pot bills in special session

Analysis: Paul LePage, Sara Gideon already preparing for next budget battle

Analysis: Does Maine have $150 million of unspent federal cash?

Sara Gideon introduces bill to expand welfare in Maine