Type of Legislature Maine has a part-time, bicameral legislature. House of Representatives: 151 members | 2-year terms Term limit: 8…

"7.  Other subpoenas, etc.  When the duties assigned to a committee so require, the Legislature may grant to it the power…

Joint Committee on Government Oversight Website Membership, bills in committee, meeting schedule, and livestream available on website. Purpose/Jurisdiction "The mission…

Joint Committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Website Membership, committee documents, bills in committee, testimony, and meeting schedule available on…

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs Website Membership; committee materials; livestream; and meeting schedules available on website. Purpose/Jurisdiction "The…

Office of Fiscal and Program Review Website Mission Statement "The office collects, researches and analyzes fiscal and program information related…

Bureau of the Budget Budget, annual reports, and more available on website Maine State Legislature, Total State Budget Appropriations, allocations,…

New child welfare chief aims to prioritize input from caseworkers, front-line workers (Portland Press Herald, 1/27/2023) The new director of the…