A bill sponsored by Democratic House Speaker Ryan Fecteau aims to chip away at Maine's affordable housing problem. While the proposal has won some bipartisan support, it's also raised concerns that it will erode the ability of municipalities to make their own housing rules.
The proposal, sponsored by Democratic House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, of Biddeford, boosts pay for child care workers by about $200 per month while also providing professional development opportunities.
This week: The trajectory of the abortion battle as Maine braces for Supreme Court’s decision; Collins, Kavanaugh and codifying Roe; Gideon’s campaign cash; lawmaker who fought pandemic precautions quits.
A Republican member of the Maine House of Representatives who fought State House mask mandates and organized a protest last year against Gov. Janet Mills' efforts to fight the pandemic has resigned.