Does Maine law allow LePage to “double-dip” if he returns as governor?
The state AG likely would decide whether Paul LePage, who receives about $27,000 per year, could continue collecting his pension on top of a state salary.
Mills donates Cutler campaign contributions to sexual assault prevention group
The governor’s decision to donate the contributions comes after Eliot Cutler was arrested Friday on child pornography charges.
Former gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler arrested on child porn charges
Cutler, who narrowly lost to former Gov. Paul LePage in 2010, is facing four counts of possession of sexually explicit material of a minor under 12.
Is the Legislature’s powerful ‘Appropriations table’ bad for Maine law making?
Some lawmakers believe that 13 members of a committee should not be able to easily spike bills that have popular support.
Bill to make demographic data more consistent, available making its way through Maine Legislature
Proponents say the measure will give racial impact statement legislation more meaning. Skeptics wonder if it’s really needed.
Five Maine House Republicans vote to condemn insurrection, support law enforcement
The resolution passed the Senate unanimously, but a majority of House Republicans – 49 – opposed it.
Andrew Howard: $800 million surplus, COVID-19 will dominate upcoming session
Republicans want to return half of the state revenue surplus to taxpayers. Gov. Mills signals willingness to consider it.