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Wisconsins primary election is two weeks away, and a high-profile state Supreme Court race is on the ballot. Several advocacy groups are behind a campaign to educate voters with the hopes of hearing from candidates at public forums. Political analysts say this race could alter the ideological balance of the court. ...

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said a bill to require Maine voters to present photo identification in order to cast ballots is unnecessary and could reduce eligible voter turnout. Bellows testified Monday before the Committee for Veterans and Legal Affairs against Legislative Document 34, noting a new voter ID law would create logistical problems at the polls and place new financial burdens on the state. "Maine already requires proof of identity and residency at the time of voter r...

/PRNewswire/ -- Today, Maines rare disease community celebrated the passage of Legislative Document 972 (LD 972), which officially establishes a Rare Disease...

In spite of significant opposition from Maine’s business community, including the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and leaders in the tourism, hospitality, and small business communities, Governor Janet Mills signed into law Legislative Document (L.D.) 225, “An Act Regarding the Treatment of Vacation Time upon the Cessation of Employment” on April 7, 2022.

Governor Janet Mills signed into law Legislative Document L.D. 225, An Act Regarding the Treatment of Vacation Time upon the Cessation of Employment on April 7, 2022. Maine becomes one of the few states mandating the payment of unused, accrued vacation.

In spite of significant opposition from Maine’s business community, including the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and leaders in the tourism, hospitality, and small business...

The Maine Senate voted “ought not to pass” on Legislative Document 1068, a gun confiscation measure that carried over from last year. 

This week, the Maine Senate voted “ought not to pass” on Legislative Document 1068, a gun confiscation measure that carried over from last year.

The Maine Legislature will soon consider a bill that would raise the salary threshold for overtime pay from $38,250 to $57,375 within three years.

The Maine Legislature will soon consider a bill that would raise the salary threshold for overtime pay from $38,250 to $57,375 within three years. If enacted, Legislative Document L.D. 607 would increase the threshold for salaried overtime pay in Maine every year