Maine Legislature

Maine Business Wire has published 2 stories about Maine Legislature, the first on September 26, 2026 and the most recent on November 5, 2026.

What we have reported

1. November 5, 2026

   Maine Law Caps Political Signs at 12 Weeks in Public Right of Way

   Temporary signs, including campaign signs, may stand in Maine's public right of way for no more than 12 weeks a year, with a six-week ceiling in each half of the calendar year, under a state law the 129th Maine Legislature revised in 2019, WMTW reported.

   Annual limit

   12 weeks in public right of way

   Per half-year limit

   6 weeks

   Spacing

   30 feet between same-message signs

   Private property sign size

   Up to 50 square feet

   Law updated

   2019, by the 129th Maine Legislature

2. September 26, 2026

   Democrats Add Millionaire Tax to Mills' Final Budget Over GOP Objections

   The 2% tax on income over $1 million would hit about 2,600 filers and raise $150 million as the governor's $300 relief checks survive a GOP fight.

   Tax rate

   2% on income over $1 million

   Filers affected

   Just over 2,600

   Revenue

   $150 million over two years

   Relief checks

   $300 to 725,000 Mainers