Democrats unveil a slate of bills aimed at lowering everyday costs for families, while Republicans reiterate calls for ...

Maine lawmakers returned to the State House on Wednesday. While the second year of the legislative session is usually shorter ...

An Auburn firefighter is making a run for the state Legislature. Democrat Mike Scott announced his candidacy for Maine Senate ...

Legislators say they are prioritizing affordability and investigating tax fraud. However, those goals fall along party lines.

It was a very busy year for state lawmakers in Maine in 2025, with some actions putting our state in the national spotlight.

This year’s “short session” will be focused on legislation carried over from 2025, with some new proposals, including a ...

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Chamber of the House of Representatives in the Maine State House in Augusta. Sept. 5, 2023. (Photo by Jim Neuger/ Maine Morning Star) Sean Faircloth was nominated as the Democratic candidate to fill ...

Legislators are weighing the merits, finances, and feasibility of bringing back parole after it was eliminated across the ...

The Maine state legislature voted on its biannual budget Thursday night, but the session was delayed by a prolonged debate over transgender athlete inclusion and the censure of Republican Rep. Laurel ...