June 9, 2016 •
Maine Gov. to Call Special Session
Gov. Paul LePage stated he is going to call the Legislature back for a special session this summer. LePage said the special session will address the deficit in funding and resources created by the passage of four separate laws by […]
Gov. Paul LePage stated he is going to call the Legislature back for a special session this summer.
LePage said the special session will address the deficit in funding and resources created by the passage of four separate laws by the Legislature.
The dates of the special session have yet to be announced.
July 17, 2015 •
Maine Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The Maine Legislature adjourned the first session of the 127th Legislature sine dine Thursday, July 16, 2015. The session was marked by controversy, including an historic number of vetoes issued by Gov. Paul LePage. The governor acknowledged many of the […]
The Maine Legislature adjourned the first session of the 127th Legislature sine dine Thursday, July 16, 2015.
The session was marked by controversy, including an historic number of vetoes issued by Gov. Paul LePage. The governor acknowledged many of the vetoes were retaliatory after legislators rejected most of his policy initiatives.
June 26, 2015 •
Maine Lawmakers Considering Impeachment of Gov. LePage
Several Maine lawmakers are considering launching an investigation for impeachment hearings of Republican Gov. Paul LePage. LePage allegedly attempted to wield his influence to push Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves out of a new job at a charter school. The […]
Several Maine lawmakers are considering launching an investigation for impeachment hearings of Republican Gov. Paul LePage. LePage allegedly attempted to wield his influence to push Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves out of a new job at a charter school.
The grounds for impeachment include abuse of authority, conduct unbecoming and possible misuse of public assets. The relationship between LePage and Democrats in the Legislature is already contentious after LePage vowed to veto every piece of Democratic legislation submitted to him.
The Maine Constitution gives the state House of Representatives sole authority to bring an impeachment action. The state Senate would try the action and vote on whether to impeach. Impeachment requires a two-thirds vote of the state Senate.
Photo of Gov. Paul LePage by MattGagnon via Wikimedia Commons.
December 5, 2014 •
Maine Legislature Convened 2015 Session on 12/3
The first regular session of the 127th Maine Legislature convened on December 3, 2014. Legislators were sworn in by Gov. Paul LePage, including Republican Cathy Manchester. Manchester was given a provisional seat in the Senate pending the resolution of the […]
The first regular session of the 127th Maine Legislature convened on December 3, 2014. Legislators were sworn in by Gov. Paul LePage, including Republican Cathy Manchester.
Manchester was given a provisional seat in the Senate pending the resolution of the disputed election results from state Senate District 25. A special committee will review the results next week and determine the true victor.
In closing the swearing in ceremony, LePage said, “Sharpen your pencils and let’s get to work.”
Photo of the Maine State House by Albany NY on Wikimedia Commons.
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