Maine ranked no. 31 for fiscal health

According to new report by government finance watchdog

Louisiana ranked no. 43 for fiscal health

According to new report by government finance watchdog

Intertribal Community Owned Solar Program wins Dept. of Energy Award

One of 67 Energizing Rural Communities Prize awards winners receiving $100k to advance clean energy across rural America

Asking For Health Coverage, Immigrants Share Stories In Augusta

A new law could ensure that all low-income Mainers, regardless of immigration status, can get medical care.

Maine Unions Call On King To Support Biden Labor Nominee

The Maine AFL-CIO says Julie Su is a defender of exploited workers.

Trans Mainers Push Bills To 'Make Community Healthier And Safer'

Amid nationwide attacks on the rights of trans people, members of the LGBTQ community spoke to lawmakers Tuesday at the State House.

Mainers Back $200 Million Proposal To Build Affordable Housing

“We have reached a crisis point. ​​We can’t water that down,” said Laura Mitchell, the director of the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition.

Maine Could Join Growing Movement For A National Popular Vote In Presidential Elections

Since 2000, the Electoral College has elevated to the White House two candidates who lost the national popular vote.

Maine Dems Push For Background Checks, Waiting Periods Amid Protests From Gun Owners

"I can’t believe I have to say the words, ‘Please do something so my kids aren’t killed at school,’" Brunswick resident Hillary Shende said.

Lawsuits Meant To Target Reporters, Silence Dissent May Face Greater Scrutiny In Maine

A Maine lawmaker introduced a bill making it easier to dismiss frivolous lawsuits that seek to silence criticism through legal intimidation.

Advocates Hope FDA's Over-The-Counter Narcan Approval The ‘First Step' To Increased Access

President Joe Biden is the first president to support harm reduction practices.

Right Whales Vs. Commercial Fishing: No ‘Easy Solution' For NOAA, Says Raimondo

Federal efforts to protect the whale species remained stymied.

Maine Librarians Fight Bill To Ban Books Considered ‘Obscene'

Heather Perkinson, Maine Association of School Libraries president, said librarians are being singled out and harassed.

Dozens Turn Out For Rumford March And Rally To ‘Put A Face On Recovery'

Attendee carried signs and chanted slogans like "End the stigma, support recovery now" and "recovery is possible, community is cure."

Commission Calls For ‘Broadly Accessible' Paid Family Leave Law For Maine

If passed, it would make Maine the 14th state to provide workers with paid time off to take care of a newborn or a sick family member.

CMP Parent Company's Net Profits Grew 25% Last Year As Maine Power Bills Spiked

Avangrid’s profits last year came amid rate hikes for Mainers, with some experiencing a monthly bill that increased by hundreds of dollars.

Amid Efforts To Boost Worker Pay, Maine Republicans Introduce 7 Bills To Roll Back Wages

The GOP bills this year continue a trend of Republicans targeting the minimum wage.

Maine Democrats Unveil Legislative Package In Response To Republican Attacks On Abortion Rights

Democratic leaders on Tuesday introduced a slate of legislation aimed at expanding reproductive rights and freedoms.

Study: Maine Is A Leader In New England When It Comes To Preparing For Climate Change

The state is ahead of schedule in reaching its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2045, according to a recent report.

Talbot Ross Set To Become Next Maine House Speaker In Historic Win

The nomination paves the way for the Portland progressive to become the first Black Mainer to lead the legislative chamber.

Mana Abdi On Historic Election: ‘The Want To Make Our Community Better Is Within Reach For All Of Us'

Two Democrats made history last week by becoming the first Somali-Americans to win seats in the state legislature.

Bill Protecting Same-Sex Marriage Gains Bipartisan Support In U.S. Senate

Maine’s Susan Collins was among the 12 Republicans who backed Wednesday's Senate procedural vote.

Pingree Wins Reelection While Maine's 2nd District Race May Be Heading To RCV Runoff

A runoff is triggered in Maine when no candidate in a federal race with more than two contenders gets over 50% in the initial vote count.

Mills Elected For Second Term As Mainers Reject LePage's Comeback Bid

Mills, a Democrat who was first elected in 2019, won comfortably, receiving 55.2% of the vote.

Fox News spotlights Maine

Penquis CEO on national news

Maine Officials Confident In Security, Accuracy Of November Elections

Elections for Maine’s two congressional representatives and for every seat in the state legislature will be held Nov. 8.

More Than 100 Maine GOP Candidates Endorsed By Extreme Anti-Abortion, Anti-LGBT Group

The Christian Civic League of Maine endorsed Republicans in 25 of the 35 Senate races.

Manchin's Energy Permitting Plan Roils U.S. Senate And House Democrats

Congressional Democrats are deeply divided over the Manchin permitting bill.

Beacon Podcast: Do You Want To Fund Schools Or Ban Books?

Hosts discuss competing priorities on education in the governor's race and Maine's record decrease in residents without health insurance.

Bill Codifying Same-Sex Marriage Nears Critical Vote In U.S. Senate

An amendment would "make crystal clear that it does not in any way infringe upon religious liberties," Gov. Collins said.

Abortion Rights Supporters Protest Outside LePage-Youngkin Campaign Event

Around 50 people rallied Wednesday outside a campaign event in Lewiston held by former Gov. Paul LePage and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Maine Advocates Praise Democrats' Climate Bill But Worry About Fossil Fuel Components

Some advocates in Maine say the bill falls short of what is ultimately needed to avert the worst impacts of climate change.

Biden Cancels $10K In Student Loan Debt For Some Maine Borrowers

President Biden also announced the final extension of an existing pause on federal student loan payments.

Here's How Your State Legislator Voted On Environmental Issues This Year

Maine Conservation Voters on Tuesday released its legislative scorecard for 2022.

Collins' PAC Donated To Republicans Who Pushed Trump Election Fraud Conspiracy

The Maine Republican’s Dirigo PAC has made $180,000 in contributions to federal candidates in the 2021-2022 election cycle.

Maine Med Nurses Defeat Union Decertification Campaign In Landslide Vote

The results of the vote were announced Thursday and showed landslide support for the union.

Maine Among 20 States Opposing Texas Lawsuit On Emergency Abortion Care

Twenty attorneys general filed a brief stating "emergency abortion care is necessary to avoid serious harmful outcomes."

Podcast: Desmond Meade On Prison, Politics And Preserving Democracy

The executive director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and the author of "Let My People Vote" joins the Beacon Podcast.

Opponents Say CMP ‘Profiteering' As Mainers' Power Bills Spike

Opponents say Central Maine Power's earnings are proof of corporate profiteering as Mainers are facing rising energy costs.

U.S. House Democrats Send Sweeping Climate, Health And Tax Legislation To Biden

Debate on the bill Friday was part of a brief, one-day session for House members, who now will continue their August recess.