On March 5, 2021, Governor Janet Mills issued Executive Order 35 (FY 20/21) in an effort to prepare Maine’s economy for the upcoming tourism season while also seeking to protect the health and safety of Maine’s residents. The...more
With COVID-19 cases rapidly rising throughout the state of Maine, Governor Janet Mills yesterday announced new public health and safety measures to mitigate the spread of the virus. These measures include daily early closure...more
On Thursday, October 29, 2020, Governor Janet Mills issued a proclamation extending Maine’s state of civil emergency through November 27, 2020. This is the eighth proclamation renewing the state of civil emergency (which, by...more
On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, Governor Janet Mills issued a proclamation extending Maine’s state of civil emergency through October 1, 2020. This is the sixth proclamation renewing the state of civil emergency, and keeps...more
On June 15, 2020, Maine Governor Janet Mills announced a modification to the state’s reopening plan to allow restaurants in Androscoggin, Cumberland, and York counties to open for indoor dining. ...more
On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Governor Janet Mills issued a proclamation extending Maine’s state of civil emergency through July 10, 2020. This is the third proclamation renewing the state of civil emergency....more
6/13/2020
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State of Emergency
On Monday, June 8, 2020, Maine Governor Janet Mills announced that the state has built on its partnership with IDEXX Laboratories to quadruple its COVID-19 testing capacity. ...more
Testing capacity to triple, expedited reopening for rural Maine, and quarantine updates -
Last week, Maine Governor Janet Mills announced a partnership with IDEXX Laboratories to purchase enough COVID-19 test kits to more...more
On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, Governor Janet Mills announced a new Executive Order requiring all Maine residents to stay home, except for an essential activity or an essential job. This order took effect on Thursday, April 2,...more
On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Governor Janet Mills announced additional measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, including an Executive Order to close non-essential businesses and operations that are public facing or...more
We are pleased to provide you with our 2018 Supplemental Summary of New Maine Laws resulting from the Second Special Session of Maine’s 128th Legislature, which adjourned sine die on Thursday, September 13, 2018. The general...more
12/3/2018
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Taxation
We are pleased to provide you this summary of Tuesday's federal and state election results in the state of Maine....more
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House.
Ethics Commission Disburses Funds to Clean Elections Candidates despite Biennial Budget Typo...more
9/5/2018
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Bonds ,
Child Abuse ,
Child Protection Laws ,
Disbursement Issues ,
Governor LePage ,
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Medicaid Expansion ,
Special Sessions ,
State and Local Government ,
State Elections ,
Tax Code ,
Tax Reform
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House.
Ranked-Choice Voting Process Determines Democratic Party Nominees: Janet Mills for Governor, Jared...more
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House.
Shawn Moody Wins Republican Primary in First Round of Ranked Choice Voting; Democratic Nominee to be...more
We are pleased to provide you with our 2018 Summary of New Maine Laws and Carry Over Legislation resulting from the Second Regular Session of Maine’s 128th Legislature, which adjourned sine die on May 2, 2018.
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6/1/2018
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Pharmacies ,
Property Tax ,
Recycling ,
Renewable Energy ,
State and Local Government ,
Waste Disposal ,
Water
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House.
Legislature Adjourns Sine Die, Potential Special Session Date Unknown -
On Wednesday, May 2, the...more
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House.
Lawmakers Set to Return on May 2 for Veto Day -
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 was the statutory...more
Candidates for Governor Square Off in Primary Debates -
Lively broadcast debates for the Republican and Democratic candidates for Governor took place over the past two weeks. On April 4, the four Republican candidates...more
Secretary of State Prepares for Ranked Choice Voting; Raises Concerns at Legislature -
Officials are scrambling to sort out Maine’s ranked choice voting system ahead of the June primary. On Wednesday, March 28, 2018, the...more
Revenue Forecasting Committee Projects $141 Million Surplus -
The Revenue Forecasting Committee (RFC) presented a briefing to the Appropriations and Financial Affairs (AFA) Committee on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. The RFC has...more
Legislative Council Considers After-Deadline Bill Requests on School Safety, Gun Control -
The Legislative Council met on February 27 to consider after-deadline bill requests, including several on school safety and gun...more
3/6/2018
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Drug Court ,
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Low-Income Issues ,
Mass Shootings ,
Opportunity Zones ,
Political Campaigns ,
School Shootings ,
State and Local Government ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Tax Reform ,
Urban Planning & Development
Governor LePage Delivers State of the State Address -
Governor LePage delivered his final State of the State address to the Legislature on Tuesday, February 13. The speech, which lasted nearly an hour and a half, focused...more
Petition Submitted for Citizen Initiative to Add New Tax to Fund Homecare Services -
On January 26, the Maine People's Alliance (MPA) submitted a petition to the Secretary of State's office that, if certified, would put a...more
2/6/2018
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Drug & Alcohol Abuse ,
Elder Issues ,
Executive Orders ,
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Home Health Care ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Pharmacies ,
State and Local Government ,
Tax Revenues
Candidates for Governor Report 2017 Fundraising Totals -
Maine's gubernatorial candidates filed their 2017 end-of-year fundraising numbers with the Maine Ethics Commission. Leading the fundraising race is Democrat Adam...more