With the 130th Maine Legislature’s second session completed, except for a veto day to be held May 9, several tobacco-related…
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A measure that would have compensated for the expected loss in revenue from banning flavored tobacco was not included in…
Last week, Maine’s Health and Human Services Committee held a public hearing on LD 1550, “An Act To End the…
The nonpartisan Revenue Forecasting Committee met recently and determined Maine is in a strong financial position, with the General Fund…
The 100 percent increase in taxes on all tobacco products as proposed recently in the State legislature (LD 1423) doubles…
This week, the anti-tobacco organization “Flavors Hook Kids” held an online news conference for Maine media. During the event, leaders…
Just over a month ago, Washington policymakers worked across party lines to raise the legal age for buying tobacco products…
Following a national trend, Maine lawmakers decided in June to raise taxes on tobacco products and e-cigarettes. Rep. Joyce McCreight,…
The Constitution of Maine explicitly states all bills passed by the legislature become law 90 days after adjournment. That means all non-emergency…
In their first year at the helm of state government, Governor Janet Mills and the 129th Maine Legislature managed to…
Lawmakers on Maine’s Taxation Committee on Thursday, April 11 held public hearings on two bills that would increase so-called sin…
In case Portland citizens have forgotten, the City Council’s ordinance regarding disposable bags will be implemented on April 15th, and…