Maine lawmakers speaking following the first day back in session

Maine lawmakers returned to the State House on Wednesday. While the second year of the legislative session is usually shorter ...

As lawmakers return to Augusta, a primer on what to expect

As 2026 begins, so does the second year of Maine’s two-year legislative session. The official start of the second regular ...

Proposals for affordability, energy and health care top of mind ahead of state house session

Another proposal, L.D. 331, would require the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse 75% of a hospital’s applicable costs for MaineCare within 90 days. Currently, hospitals can wait ...
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What to expect when Maine lawmakers return to Augusta

With the highly consequential 2026 elections on the horizon, partisan tensions will likely dominate the next legislative ...