The 72-hour waiting period endangers women in urgent need of self-defense and causes economic damage to rural communities.

What would you think if I told you an American governor just proposed a budget that cut eligibility for food stamps for people who don't have US citizenship, underfunded domestic violence treatment and prevention (in a state where thousands are experiencing it),

The tax and fee changes that Gov. Janet Mills put forward last week in her budget only add up to about $150 million in a two-year state spending plan that tops $11.6 billion. But new taxes and fees are always controversial,

The reimbursement rate cutbacks would amount to about a 36% cut in Medicaid payments to some doctors, according to hospital operators.

Maine Democratic governor has been more reserved in her response to Trump's Day 1 actions than some of her colleagues around the country.

Janet Mills is proposing a three-month limit on emergency housing for homeless families as Republicans vow to push for welfare reforms in upcoming budget negotiations. Mills' preliminary fiscal year 2026 budget calls for raising tobacco and cannabis taxes and scaling back several public health programs as the state seeks to reduce a projected $450 million shortfall.

The spending plan keeps commitments to the governor's core programs while proposing DHHS cuts and an increase in certain taxes.

A proposal supported by a bipartisan group of lawmakers would guarantee the Legislature authority over the makeup of investigative committees that are granted subpoena power. Rep. Adam Lee, D-Auburn,

Several Maine cities and nonprofits asked lawmakers Thursday to reject a proposal to limit emergency housing support, saying it would put hundreds of families at risk of eviction and lead to higher demand for other safety net programs.

While many praised the overarching goal of Gov. Janet Mills’ proposal to address the state’s immediate Medicaid funding needs, other aspects of the supplemental budget — and what was left out — drew sharp criticism during public hearings this week.

Maine Republicans are pushing back against Governor Janet Mills’ proposed budget and the new taxes needed to fund it.

Governor Janet Mills unveiled her budget plans for Maine through 2027. While the proposal balances the budget through some revenue increases, it largely relies on cuts to previous commitments, impacti