The November 2016 elections brought new faces to the Maine Legislature and to the committees that analyze environmental issues, all within a political climate in which vetoes from the Governor have come to be expected. The session was extended beyond its June adjournment date because of stalled state budget negotiations, and the late days of the session included protracted debates on key conservation issues like solar power, public lands management, and bond money for culvert upgrades to aid towns and wildlife habitat/connectivity.
Download the full summary of the first session of the 128th Maine Legislature (pdf).
