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Mainers Call On Golden To Support Historic Climate, Care Investments In Build Back Better

Lewiston and Bangor residents called for Rep. Golden to support a package that advocates argue would make historic rebuilding investments.

Biden Signs $1.2T Infrastructure Bill: ‘America Is Moving Again'

Maine is expected to see at least $2.4 billion over the next five years.

Maine scored an 86 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report released by Truth in Accounting

Maine Firefighters Union Suffers Minimal Vaccine Mandate Losses

Only nine of 1,400 Professional Fire Fighters of Maine members have quit over the COVID vaccine mandate.

Legislators Optimistic Paid Leave Commission Will Craft Inclusive Policy For Maine

Commission members say they are encouraged by the group’s first meeting.

After Pandemic Exposed Maine's Frayed Safety Net, Report Details Best Policy Solutions

The Maine Center for Economic Policy released a new report on labor conditions in the state.

Biden's Sprawling Infrastructure Bill Said To Be ‘A Clear Win For Maine'

Federal officials emphasized the pending law’s potential to add clean energy capacity.

Few Hospital Workers Fired Over Vaccine Mandate

Maine's four largest hospital networks have suffered minimal staff losses and no service disruptions since the vaccine mandate began.

Faith Leaders Urge Golden To Support Build Back Better As Congress Nears Deal

The House is reportedly planning to debate and vote on both the Build Back Better bill and the bipartisan infrastructure package Friday.

‘A Great Day To Abolish The Filibuster': Senate GOP Blocks Yet Another Voting Rights Bill

On a 50-49 vote, the Senate declined to proceed to debate on the latest Democratic effort at a nationwide voting rights overhaul.

Mainers Vote To Reject CMP Corridor In Blow To Embattled Utility

Voters on Tuesday decisively rejected a controversial corridor project spearheaded by Central Maine Power.

Opinion: Democracy Hinges On Passage Of A Strong Build Back Better Act

"The passage of a meaningful human infrastructure bill in the next few days is a bellwether of the future of democracy."

Maine Democratic Party Remains On The Sidelines In Build Back Better Debate

Lewiston Democrat Jared Golden "has been one of the major holdouts on President Joe Biden’s popular domestic agenda."

What's In—And Out—Of Biden's $1.75 Trillion Social Spending And Climate Bill

Snipped from that proposal are a number of key priorities for Democrats, including an attempt to create the first paid family leave program.

Proponents Call For Expansive Paid Leave Plan In Maine As Commission Holds First Meeting

The commission is tasked with addressing a major gap in the social safety net in Maine and the U.S. as a whole.

Podcast: Mainers Need Paid Family Leave; Here's How We Can Get It

Maine's Commission To Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program will meet later this week.

Mainers To Weigh In On ‘Right To Food' Ballot Measure In Upcoming Election

The issue is coming to the ballot after the legislature earlier this year passed a bill to enshrine the right to food into the constitution.

King Rolls Out Corporate Tax To Pay For Build Back Better Proposal

The Corporate Profits Minimum Tax would require companies with more than $1 billion in profits pay at least a 15% tax rate.

Opinion: The Pandemic Is Not Over. For Me, It's Never Been So Present

"People continue to boast, 'I’m not afraid of this virus, I’m living my life,' as though that is some badge of honor."

Collins, Senate GOP Again Block Debate On Voting Rights Legislation

Republicans thwarted Democrats’ attempts to pass federal protections for voters amid a slew of new state elections laws.

MPA Scorecard Rates Lawmakers On Health Care, Tax Fairness, Criminal Justice Reform

Gov. Janet Mills received a score of 50% on MPA’s top 10 priority bills.

Analysis: Opportunities Abound As Federal COVID Relief Funds Flow Into Maine Counties

The Maine Center for Economic Policy is urging counties to join municipalities and nonprofits in making sure funds are effectively spent.

Maine Faith Leaders Implore King To ‘Expend Every Option' To Pass Immigration Reform

Leaders from across Maine held a vigil at the Portland office of Sen. Angus King on Monday night.

Former Campaign Volunteers Say They Won't Help Golden Again

"I don’t feel like now I can credibly campaign for him."

Maine Secretary Of State Releases Guide To Help Voters Get Informed Before Nov. 2

Election officials in Maine are urging voters to get informed about the questions on the ballot before they vote.

Young Mainers March In DC, Ask Congress Members To Commit To Biden Agenda

On Sept. 21, young Mainers joined a march to the headquarters of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

After Long Legal Fight, Groups Urge Judge To OK Deal To Clean Up Mercury In Penobscot River

The proposed settlement received a litany of support from advocates and members of the public.

Maine received ‘D’ for fiscal health

According to Truth in Accounting's new Financial State of the States report

Harm Reduction Group Approved To Run Syringe Program As Advocates Look To Stem Overdoses

The Church of Safe Injection has received certification from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

King Won't Say Whether He'll Back Immigration Reform In Senate Budget Package

The Maine senator has backed immigration reform proposals in the past, supporting a bipartisan comprehensive immigration bill in 2013.

New Report Gives Maine Poor Rating For COVID Mitigation In Prison System

A recent report from the Prison Policy Initiative argues most states have failed to protect prisoners from COVID-19.

Collins Under Fire For Saying Kavanaugh Would Respect Precedent, Protect Abortion Rights

Kavanaugh joined other conservative judges in a 5-4 decision that allowed the Texas law allowing a near-ban on abortions to move forward.

Child Tax Credit Already Helping Maine Families As Congress Debates Making It Permanent

In Maine, the amount of families struggling with child hunger has decreased by six percent since the monthly payments began in July.

Supreme Court Rejection Of Eviction Ban Increases Pressure To Dole Out Rental Aid

The decision is increasing pressure on states and localities to get rental assistance dollars distributed faster.

Maine Governor Says No To Funding

Mills won’t fund reforms for public defense agency without accountability.

Maine Gets A "D" For Its State Finances

Maine taxpayers are on the hook for $6,700

Maine Gets A "D" For Its State Finances

A new analysis reveals that Maine's state financial condition has improved slightly.

Maine retiree health care severely underfunded

Across the 50 states retiree health care is only 7% funded

George H.W. Bush Hospitalized For Low Blood Pressure, Fatigue

The former president will likely have to stay in the hospital for a few days, family spokesman Jim McGrath tweeted early Sunday.