Transgender priest joined dozens of Maine faith leaders to testify against anti-transgender bills
Roughly 50 religious leaders and advocates testified individually on bills restricting bathroom use and participation in women’s sports this spring. All but four opposed the legislation.
New state law adds ‘insult to injury’ for Maine solar, clean energy
Advocates and developers warn that the law threatens to put Maine’s growing renewable energy sector on ice.
Maine winds down housing programs for asylum seekers
A transitional housing program is expected to close as the number of new arrivals dwindles and state funds dry up.
The Legislature enacted 116 bills on the special appropriations table. Here’s what that means.
In less than 48 hours, lawmakers had to decide how to appropriate up to $7 million in state funding for nearly 300 bills.
New legislation charts Maine’s pathway to 100% clean energy by 2040
Maine’s current renewable energy policies saved ratepayers $21.5 million between 2011 and 2022, according to testimony from the state.
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