August 20, 2018 •
Maine State Representative Resigns
Rep. Dillon Bates resigned today after being accused of manipulating students into sexual relationships while he was a teacher. After learning of the investigation by the Portland Police Department, Speaker Sara Gideon called for his immediate resignation. Bates denies the […]
Rep. Dillon Bates resigned today after being accused of manipulating students into sexual relationships while he was a teacher.
After learning of the investigation by the Portland Police Department, Speaker Sara Gideon called for his immediate resignation.
Bates denies the allegations and said he resigned because there are few hours of work left as a legislator this year, and he wants to spend this time clearing his name.
May 4, 2018 •
Maine Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The Maine Legislature adjourned sine die on May 2, 2018. The session adjourned 14 days after statutory adjournment, or April 18, leaving key bills on the floor. House Speaker Sara Gideon attempted to extend the session by four days, but […]
The Maine Legislature adjourned sine die on May 2, 2018. The session adjourned 14 days after statutory adjournment, or April 18, leaving key bills on the floor.
House Speaker Sara Gideon attempted to extend the session by four days, but House Republicans voted against the Joint Order.
The Legislature failed to pass bills involving public school funding, wage hikes for direct-care workers, and a bill aligning Maine’s tax code to new federal law.
Some lawmakers are hoping for a special session to address these issues.
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