Criminal justice fared well in the 83rd Session. The shuttering of two unneeded prisons, ex-offender re-entry, occupational licensing and school discipline reform were among the session's key highlights.
Criminal Justice
The Rise of the ‘Alt-Lib’
The “toxic” and “unsettling” behavior of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner was revealed last week in The New York Times. Following months of speculation, the report details multiple women who accuse the local oysterman of leaving a trail of alleged violence and mental abuse. Platner, who has remained under public scrutiny for sporting a (supposedly...
June 9, 2026