Stay updated with breaking news from Eloise Vitelli. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
I am writing this letter in support of Denise Tepler for Maine Senate representative for Sagadahoc County and Dresden. Denise has a strong political background as she served Topsham in the State House. There are many things I hold dear and I find Denise feels the same way: rights for women and children, supporting abortion, […]
The bill still will get a last round of votes in the House and Senate, but unless lawmakers change their minds to reach two-thirds support, it won't be sent to voters.
The proposal failed to get the necessary two-thirds support in a decisive vote late Tuesday, effectively ending the effort to amend the Maine Constitution.
The bill still will get another vote in the Senate, though it appears unlikely the proposal will end up going to voters in a statewide referendum.
A majority of senators voted in favor of L.D. 780, but the bill failed to meet the two-thirds majority needed to send the measure to voters.