Tardy Maine lawmakers finally passed a school aid bill but 53 skipped out before they did June 27, 2018Daily Brief, Governor LePage, LegislatureErin Herbig, Jeff Timberlake, Jonathan Wayne, kitties taking over the world, Maine Clean Elections Fund, proficiency based diplomas, recreational marijuana, Sara Gideon, Scott Cyrway, special session, Stephen Wood, Terry Hayes By Christopher Cousins A roundup of legislative action — and inaction — from Tuesday.
Legislative leaders blast LePage for latest bond ploy June 25, 2018Daily Brief, Governor LePage, LegislatureMaine Clean Elections Fund, Mike Thibodeau, Sara Gideon, Terry Hayes, voter-approved bonds By Christopher Cousins Gov. Paul LePage’s refusal to sign more voter-approved bonds that could impact thousands of Maine workers this summer is causing harsh responses from other legislative leaders.
Bid to fund Maine’s Clean Election system survives — for now March 28, 2018Daily Brief, Elections, Governor LePage, LegislatureAngus King, Bruce Poliquin, Cody Blackburn, Craig Olson, donald trump, Eric Brakey, Garrett Mason, Jared Golden, Jonathan Fulford, Lucas St. Clair, Maine Clean Elections Fund, Matthew Dunlap, Matthew Stone, Max Linn, Paul LePage, Paul Ryan, Shenna Bellows By Michael Shepherd A bill to make sure Maine’s Clean Elections System has enough money for this year’s elections is making its way through the Legislature.