News

Maine lawmakers return to consider $163M bond package

Maine lawmakers return to consider $163M bond package

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   Maine lawmakers are returning to Augusta to consider a $163 million bond package.

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills called the special session to consider a borrowing proposal that lawmakers were unable to agree upon in the regular legislative session. She says the revised borrowing package is a “fair compromise” that should have bipartisan support.

Transportation Commissioner Bruce Van Note has warned that next year’s entire highway repair program is at risk if lawmakers don’t act to put a highway borrowing package on the November ballot.

The package also includes additional proposals for infrastructure, economic development, environmental protection and land conservation.

Latest Headlines

4 hours ago in Local

Brewer man arrested for hit and run crash in Bangor

48-year-old David Harris was arrested by police this morning on multiple charges, including operating without a license.

1 day ago in Local

Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…

2 days ago in Local

Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

2 days ago in Local

Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

3 days ago in Local

Two Arrested in Months-Long Maine Drug Enforcement Investigation

Both were taken to the Somerset County Jail.