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Mar. 15—AUGUSTA, Maine — A top legislative Democrat significantly watered down his signature housing bill on Monday, potentially paving the way for a compromise on changes to zoning laws ...
The housing crisis in Maine is too big, and hits too many people, to pass up the opportunity. The bill passed a legislative committee this week, but only after two of its most ... EDITORIAL: A lot ...
Maine grew by 10,000 people over the previous year, ... Jan. 9—During the 12-month period that ended last July 1, 17,600 Maine people died. During that same period, there were only 11,300 births
Volk was known as a moderate Republican who worked across the aisle on many issues, including tax reform [4] and affordable housing issues, including consistent funding for Maine homeless shelters and lead abatement. In 2016, Volk received the Elizabeth H. Mitchell Housing Leadership Award from the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition. [5]
Dec. 5—AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine has advanced a housing policy agenda that would be among the most aggressive in the nation in addressing soaring costs, but it faces a difficult path in a state ...
In 1996, tribe representatives tried to co-sponsor a bill, and in 1999 the tribes were formally allowed to co-sponsor bills. [4] On 2001, this rule change allowed for Donna Loring to push for a bill, "An Act to Require Teaching Maine Native American History and Culture in Maine’s Schools" to require all public and private schools in the state ...
The bill, which includes provisions on tax, health care, and climate and energy spending, was introduced in the Senate as an amendment to the Build Back Better Act. On August 7, the Senate passed the bill on a 50–50 vote with Vice President Harris breaking the tie. [193] On August 12, 2022, the House passed the bill on a 220–207 vote. [194]
However, the report's authors raised a red flag for Maine's housing situation, citing a lack of affordable homes and rental properties. The estimated percentage of households that can't afford the ...