A new lawsuit over Maine’s tuition reimbursement program for private schools contends an antidiscrimination law unfairly targets religious schools to prevent their participation.
Maine voters are expected to participate in a November referendum about a proposal to replace Maine’s privately owned electric utilities with a consumer-owned Pine Tree Power Company.
An increase in enrollment at Maine’s community colleges has motivated lawmakers to consider the possibility of offering on-campus housing at the schools.
A business group called Tobacco Free Maine Works, have joined together to encourage lawmakers to end the distribution and sale of flavored tobacco products in Maine. The group is working on a state-wide ban, similar to other states like Massachusetts and California.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will now accept public comments on the wording of a question concerning auto repairs that will be on the ballot in November.
A Maine court is requiring the secretary of state to reword a ballot question about the future of utility service in the state over concerns the current language could mislead voters.
Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mattie Daughtry went before the Maine Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee Monday proposing a bill to provide ongoing funding for scholarships in the Maine’s Community College System.
A new proposal before the Maine State Legislature could make college a lot less expensive for Maine high school graduates who attend the University of Maine.
The family of a Waterville 20-year-old who was killed in 1987 received some closure Thursday, after her murderer was sentenced in Somerset Superior Court.
Mirroring a similar law in Massachusetts, Right to Repair officials say the referendum takes aim at automobile diagnostic data that’s transmitted wirelessly to vehicle manufacturers.
The Maine Senate acted swiftly to confirm to the state supreme court a judge who was responsible for innovations in drug treatment and mental health cases.
The Maine Legislature’s spending committee reached a unanimous agreement on a supplemental budget that funds operations through the end of June, raising hopes that the bipartisan spirit will continue as lawmakers tackle the governor’s proposed $10.3 billion budget.
“Forcing people to carry a specific type of photo identification to vote would result in logistical challenges, financial burdens and potential discrimination,” Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said.
Sherry Johnson originally pleaded not guilty in January 2021 to hindering the apprehension of her daughter, Jessica Trefethen, after she killed her son Maddox Williams.
Former Assistant House Minority Leader Joel Stetkis was elected to serve as Maine Republican Party chair, marking a change in direction after a disappointing midterm election for the GOP.
hey are now among the most powerful women in Congress. But when they were first elected in the 1990s, they were often overlooked, or even talked down to.
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