Legislature kills proposal to prevent lobbyist contributions to lawmakers
Maine lawmakers have killed a proposal to ban lobbyist donations to legislators, the governor and Constitutional officers.
Bill limiting PAC expenditures becomes law
A bill to bar political action committees in Maine from making PAC expenditures to the legislators who control them has become law.
Legislature kills contractor training, certification bill designed to reduce lead poisoning
A bill reinforcing contractor requirements for work on buildings containing lead is dead after the Maine House and Senate failed to come to agreement.
12 years and $112 million in state funds have failed to save harness racing in Maine
Investigation reveals that $112 million in state funds over more than a decade has failed to save Maine's struggling harness racing industry.
Report: Lottery doesn’t target low-income Mainers
A government review of the Maine State Lottery confirms a lack of transparency, but no targeting and declines to make per capita analysis of sales activity.
Legislature launches inquiry into Maine PowerOptions program
The Legislature's investigative arm will launch a preliminary inquiry of the state-sponsored electricity program.
Legislative committee questions electricity program staff
Staff explains how electricity consortium helps clients buy power.