The Department of Corrections is changing oversight at Long Creek, and law enforcement are investigating allegations of dangerous use of force at the youth prison.

The calls come after reports of guards continuing to use dangerous force against incarcerated young people.

The Senate’s failure comes as Maine reports an average of 12 overdose deaths per week.

The law would reduce the number of people awaiting trial simply because of their poverty 

In a significant step toward moving Maine’s drug policy away from punishment and toward evidence-based solutions, the Maine House voted 77-62 on Thursday to advance LD 967.

In a significant step toward moving Maine’s drug policy away from punishment and toward evidence-based solutions, the Maine House voted 77-62 on Thursday to advance LD 967.

In a significant advancement of harm reduction practices, both chambers of the Maine Legislature voted unanimously to pass LD 994.

A major bail reform bill, LD 1703, will move onto the House floor after receiving a majority vote (10 - 2) from the Judiciary Committee.

Five members of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee support the passage of a bill that would end criminal penalties for minor drug possession.