Suzanne Gresser News Today

Lawmakers are vowing to adopt new rules to provide more transparency for bills that are submitted with only a vague title and no explanation of intent.

Lawmakers said the evacuation process was unclear, causing concern over what would happen in the case of an actual attack.

Diane L. Dunn was confirmed in a 33-1 vote Thursday and follows Maj. Gen. Douglas Farnham, who is retiring.

Diane L. Dunn was confirmed in a 33-1 vote Thursday and follows Maj. Gen. Douglas Farnham, who is retiring.

The end date for lawmakers to wrap up work was supposed to be June 21. That has now been extended that beyond the July 4 holiday this week.

Taxpayers will be on the hook for nearly $50,000 in excess costs per day if the Maine Legislature’s work stretches into next week.

The building was also expected to remain closed to the public for the rest of the week as water is dried up and the area cleaned.

Water from a burst pipe on Monday flooded the first floor of the building and cascaded into the tunnel that connects the State House and Burton Cross Office Building.

The building was also expected to remain closed to the public for the rest of the week as water is dried up and the area cleaned.

The building will remain closed Tuesday and legislative committee meetings will be held remotely.