When Should Presidential Appointees Lawyer Up? [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 17]
What the 'new' NLRB means for the board's agenda, and the Noel Canning suit
White House, Senate Reach Compromise that Brings NLRB & CFPB Appointments Near
President Obama Appoints Three Members to NLRB, but Will They Be Confirmed?
Should Wall Street Fear Mary Jo White?
Following the first funnel, this week we predictably saw an uptick in floor action in both chambers and a couple of debates that lasted into the evening. The late nights had as much to do with the volume of the work as it did...more
This week, the focus remained on passing bills out of subcommittees and committees. Next week is “funnel week.” Friday, March 8 is the deadline for House bills to pass out of House Committees and Senate bills to pass out of...more
This Week - After passing the State’s biennial budget into law last week, the legislature turned its focus towards adjournment. The Senate unveiled an adjournment resolution which would adjourn the session on Tuesday,...more
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Supplemental Budget Bill Approved, On Governor's Desk - On Tuesday lawmakers approved a...more
Governor Inaugurated, Delivers His Address - On January 7th, Governor LePage took the oaths of office and officially began his second term as Maine’s Governor. As is custom, he also delivered his inaugural address. ...more