Maine law News

Firefighters and national chemical safety groups said they hope the nation follows Maine’s lead in passing a tough flame retardants law that the chemical industry lobbied against. Lawmakers on Wednesday overrode Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a law supporters …

A workers compensation overhaul bill that Republicans say brings Maine’s law into line with other states has won initial House passage. Representatives voted 75-71 on Thursday along party lines, with majority Republicans saying the bill makes reforms in a program …