Feed Editor 20 Jan 2012 13:45:12 GMT Front Page: Maine State Law & Legislative Reference Library In establishing this service, we are selecting news stories that are: Relevant and appropriate to the Maine Legislature From established and balanced news sources Timely (this page and feed are normally updated daily during the week at 10:00 am with the latest news) http://www.maine.gov/legis/lawlib/frontpage.html en Moody's affirms a negative outlook on Maine's credit rating Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/22/business/moodys-affirms-a-negative-outlook-on-maines-credit-rating/ New warden named at Maine State Prison Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/New-warden-appointed-ast-Maine-State-Prison-in-Warren.html Lawmakers push off pay-freeze bill until 2014 Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/1367899 No deal in sight to rescue Maine health bill Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/LePages-office-hints-at-veto-of-Medicaid-hospital-bill.html Democrats continue support of school ranking system to replace controversial A-F scale Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/22/politics/state-house/democrats-continue-support-of-school-ranking-system-to-replace-controversial-a-f-scale/ House sustains sixth LePage veto, 2 more await override votes Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/22/politics/state-house/house-sustains-sixth-lepage-veto-2-more-await-override-votes/ New lobbying rules for ex-lawmakers await LePage action Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/Rule-on-lobbying-for-ex-Maine-lawmakers-enacted-.html Maine Senate votes to repeal mandate for east-west highway study Morning Sentinel http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Maine-highway-study-law-repeal-voted-.html PUC probing Electricity Maine for possible false ads Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/shifts-in-power-rates-cast-doubt-on-claims-of-cheapest-in-maine_2013-05-23.html Colgan: Jobs recovery expected in 2016 Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine-business/2013/05/23/colgan-jobs-recovery-expected-2016/1367239 LePage announces two judicial nominations Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/Governor-announces-two-judicial-nominations.html Republican amendments on Medicaid expansion rejected Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/21/politics/state-house/democrats-reject-republican-amendments-on-medicaid-expansion-push-bill-through/ New law requires suicide prevention training for Maine schools Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/05/22/new-law-requires-suicide-prevention-training-maine/1367427 Amendment to Maine GMO labeling bill fails to win support Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/28071/Default.aspx 2 more Maine municipalities deemed 'business-friendly' Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/Maine-municipalities-deemed-business-friendly-.html Maine's elver industry could become more regulated Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/Maines-elver-industry-could-be-shut-down-in-August.html Brunswick lawmaker says ‘backroom politics’ is plaguing base redevelopment bill Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/21/politics/state-house/brunswick-lawmaker-says-base-redevelopment-bill-plagued-by-backroom-politics-in-committee/ Early in-person voting bill gets Maine Senate approval Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/Maine-Senate-passes-early-voting-bill.html Maine police chiefs oppose bill to do away with weapons permits Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/28070/Default.aspx Lawmakers get first look at bill that overhauls Maine's tax system Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/05/21/lawmakers-get-first-look-bill-overhauls-maines-tax/1367121 Regulators vote on rules for Maine's eel fishery Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/Regulators-vote-on-rules-for-Maines-eel-fishery-.html Wind power's grip on Augusta weakening as 'God's Country' presses its case Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/05/20/wind-power-s-grip-augusta-weakening-god-s-country/1366683 Skills-gap bill wins unanimous support from Maine House Morning Sentinel http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Skills-gap-bill-wins-unanimous-support-from-Maine-House.html LePage veto: Ban tobacco in Maine entirely, or not at all Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/20/news/state/lepage-veto-ban-tobacco-in-maine-entirely-or-not-at-all/ LePage: Let's eliminate Maine's income tax Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/LePage-Eliminate-income-tax-to-increase-Maines-competitiveness.html Senate gives initial OK to Medicaid expansion, hopsital repayment bill Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/28049/Default.aspx Enhanced early voting? Maine a few votes short Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/Maine-House-approves-constitutional-amendment-to-enhance-early-voting.html LePage: State will run out of money for DHHS bills June 10 Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/17/politics/state-house/lepage-state-will-run-out-of-money-for-dhhs-bills-june-10/ Gov. LePage silenced in visit to panel Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/Lawmakers-hold-emergency-meeting-to-address-DHHS-funding-shut-out-LePage.html CMP, governor celebrate power-line upgrade Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/lewiston-auburn/2013/05/17/cmp-governor-celebrate-power-line-upgrade/1365067 Oversight of Maine restaurants diminishes, just as complaints rise Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/upon-further-inspection_2013-05-19.html Panel keeps ambitious Maine tax proposal alive Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/legislative-panel-keeps-ambitious-tax-proposal-alive_2013-05-18.html LePage vetoes bill calling for Internet sales tax study Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/17/politics/state-house/lepage-vetoes-bill-calling-for-internet-sales-tax-study/ Maine committee deeply split on dental care bill Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/committee-deeply-split-on-dental-care-bill_2013-05-18.html Democrats kill bills that would have given rights to fetuses, changed abortion requirements Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/17/news/augusta/bills-to-change-abortion-laws-give-rights-to-fetus-rejected-by-democrats-at-committee-level/ Pre-K programs grow, even as school districts make difficult cuts Morning Sentinel http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Pre-K-programs-grow-even-as-school-districts-make-difficult-cuts.html Maine school choice bill runs into opposition from education leaders Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/28038/Default.aspx Maine jobless rate reaches four-year low Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/17/business/maine-jobless-rate-reaches-four-year-low/ Understaffed, undersized and under siege: Riverview hospital struggles with safety Morning Sentinel http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Understaffed-undersized-and-under-siege-Riverview-hospital-struggles-for-safety.html Maine panel OKs Clean Election upgrade Morning Sentinel http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Lawmakers-advance-bill-designed-bolster-Clean-Election-law.html Abortion legislation draws passionate testimony Thursday Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/abortion-legislation-draws-passionate-testimony_2013-05-16.html Committee passes bill linking hospital payment to Maine Medicaid expansion Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/array/array/array/array/1365037 Maine’s EMS to be honored at future site of memorial in Augusta Saturday Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/Maines-EMS-to-be-honored-at-future-site-of-memorial-in-Augusta-Saturday.html Maine bills seek to tighten abuse reporting requirements Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/28010/Default.aspx Law enforcement officials gather for solemn memorial of 83 fallen Maine officers Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/16/news/augusta/law-enforcement-officials-gather-for-solemn-memorial-of-83-fallen-maine-officers/ Workforce development bill sails through Maine Senate Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/array/array/array/array/1364438 Republicans express surprise as lawmakers link Medicaid expansion to hospital payback Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/15/politics/state-house/legislative-committee-votes-to-link-medicaid-expansion-with-hospital-debt-repayment/ Bill to let teachers carry guns in school not supported in initial committee vote Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/bill-survives-to-let-teachers-carry-guns-in-school_2013-05-15.html In Maine, push for virtual schools fades Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/push-for-virtual-schools-fades-_2013-05-16.html Maine lawmakers consider $1.1 billion transportation budget Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/array/array/array/array/1364399 Ethanol bill fuels debate in Maine Legislature Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/ethanol-additive-bill-fuels-debate-in-maine-legislature_2013-05-16.html Lobster promotion fees debated at State House Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/lobster-promotion-fees-debated-_2013-05-16.html Topsham developer backs MRRA bill that divides state, local officials The Forecaster http://www.theforecaster.net/news/print/array/array/array/array/160312 Maine House votes against creating food sovereignty act Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/15/politics/maine-house-votes-against-creating-food-sovereignty-act/ LePage: I don't support higher tobacco taxes Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/Governor-makes-it-clear-he-does-not-support-new-taxes-on-tobacco-products.html Maine Senate considers exercise requirement Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/27976/Default.aspx Maine Senate sustains veto of school budget bill Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/array/array/array/array/1364405 Lawmakers propose changes to Maine's medical marijuana law Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/27964/Default.aspx Bill to legalize marijuana fails, but support emerges for statewide vote Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/14/politics/state-house/bill-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana-use-fails-at-committee-level-referendum-still-possible/ Maine House sustains LePage school superintendent veto Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/array/array/array/array/1363757 LePage not happy with bipartisan energy bill Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/lepage-not-happy-with-energy-bill_2013-05-15.html Bill calling for GMO labels in Maine passes committee test Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/array/array/array/array/1363672 Maine highway budget targets product, commish says Morning Sentinel http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/highway-budget-targets-product-not-process_2013-05-15.html Democrats move Maine teacher evaluation rules forward after scolding from Bowen Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/14/news/augusta/democrats-move-maine-teacher-evaluation-rules-forward-after-scolding-from-bowen/ Maine Senate sets aside bill on background checks for gun shows Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/array/array/array/array/1363745 Bills seek to open Maine hospital board meetings to public Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/14/politics/state-house/bills-seek-to-open-maine-hospital-board-meetings-to-public/ GOP: Flaw in Obamacare language should delay decision on expanding Medicaid Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/14/health/health-law-error-means-state-should-delay-decision-on-medicaid-expansion-republican-leader-says/ Legislators want to know if business tax breaks are effective Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine-business/array/array/array/array/1362972 Cities favor state tax hikes over LePage budget Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/Maine-cities-answer-governors-budget-challenge.html