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Swearing-In Day Leadership and Constitutional Officers Elections
Swearing-in Day for the newly elected 132nd Maine State Legislature took place on Wednesday, December 4th. This is the day that the House and Senate convene the legislative session and each votes for their...
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Democratic House Leadership Update
The House Democratic Caucus met today, Wednesday, November 13, to choose their leadership team for the 132nd Legislature. The meeting was administered by outgoing Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross. The House Democrats first heard from...
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Preti Flaherty Welcomes New Partner and Two Attorneys
Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the addition of a partner and two associates to the firm’s Corporate and M&A, Litigation, Government Affairs, and Municipal Law and Finance Groups. Andrew Wells joins the firm...
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Election Results Update
While results are still trickling in, the outcome in the Maine Legislative races is basically settled. Both the Maine Senate and Maine House will almost definitely remain in control of the Democrats, but with...
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The Budget Saga
As one may have gathered from the headlines and political stories in the local news outlets, the atmosphere is cantankerous at the State House and has been for several weeks now. A little before...
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Legislative Budget Update
Legislative Update Governor Mills unveiled both her Supplemental Budget proposal (LD 209) for 2025 and her Biennial Budget proposal (LD 210) for FY ‘26 and ’27. The Supplemental Budget is a $94 million proposal...
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Committee Assignments for the 132nd Maine State Legislature
Committee assignments have been announced for the 132 nd Maine State Legislature. There are changes to chairs and membership for many reasons. Most changes are simply due to term limits, failure to win re-election...
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132nd Legislature End of Session Update
The First Special Session of the 132nd Maine State Legislature finally adjourned Sine Die, or “Without Day,” on Wednesday, June 25, at approximately 5:30 p.m. Finally adjourning the Legislature in daylight, rather than in...
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Leadership and Recount Update
Leadership Decisions so Far Last night and today, most Legislative leadership decisions were made. The Senate Democrats met yesterday evening and chose Mattie Daughtry, Brunswick, as Senate President over Anne Carney, Cape Elizabeth; Teresa...