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County commissioners get welcome news from state lawmakers

APRIL 15, 2026 | When York County Commissioners approved the proposed $31.64 million county operating budget for the next fiscal year April 8 and turned it over to the York County Budget Committee – the next step in the approval process – they did so after learning that some state funds for Maine’s 15 county jails would not be forthcoming.| READ MORE

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Local lawmakers reflect upon new state budget

APRIL 13, 2026 | Maine lawmakers last week approved a supplemental budget of more than $500 million for the next fiscal year. Gov. Janet Mills signed the spending package — which includes $300 relief checks for many Mainers and a new tax on the state’s wealthiest residents – on Friday, April 10. Democrats say the narrowly approved budget reflects Maine values and will help working-class families; Republicans say the spending package is irresponsible and not sustainable. | READ MORE

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Governor signs Biddeford lawmaker’s gambling addiction bill

APRIL 4, 2026 | Gov. Janet Mills gave State Rep. Marc Malon (D-Biddeford) one more thing to celebrate this Easter holiday weekend. On Friday, the governor signed a law a bill that Malon introduced earlier this year to help curb online gambling addiction. | READ MORE

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County Commissioners contemplate abolishing “elected’ treasurer position

MARCH 31, 2026 | YORK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS are poised to decide later this spring whether to ask voters in November if they wish to appoint a county treasurer, thus abolishing the elected position. Proponents of the proposed referendum note that York County government has a finance director and staff who carry out the treasurer’s duties and more, and that the elected treasurer role in York County is purely ceremonial and has been for nearly 20 years. | READ MORE

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