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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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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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Last days of 131st legislature
The Legislature will reconvene on Friday, May 10 th to take action on the six vetoes issued by the Governor since the Legislature adjourned on April 14 th . The vetoes and related messages...
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Veto Day and Final Day of the 131st Legislature
The Legislature convened on Friday, May 10 th for Veto Day to take action on the six bills objected to by the Governor. As expected, all six vetoes were sustained by lawmakers allowing Governor...
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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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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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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...
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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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131st Legislature Second Regular Session Update
Adjournment and Veto Day After a marathon last day of session, members of the Preti Legislative Practice Group were at the State House on April 18 th to witness the Maine State Legislature head...