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Many Roads Lead to the Budget

Send us Fan Mail As the Legislature’s appropriators continue to work on the supplemental budget, committees are establishing their funding priorities.  So far, lawmakers have supported state funding for 55% of pre-K to grade 12 education costs, additional funding for county jail operations, and res…

In Less than 10 Minutes

Send us Fan Mail In a brief, yet informative podcast, Rebecca Lambert and Amanda Campbell highlight several municipal issues moving toward final action as legislative committees conclude their work. With the April 15 adjournment date approaching, committees are finalizing amendments to bills affect…

The End Is Near

Send us Fan Mail With committee work wrapped up, the supplemental General Fund budget finalized, and the last edition of MMA’s Legislative Bulletin published and emailed on March 27, the Legislature is on pace for an April 15 adjournment.  In this episode of the podcast, Rebecca Lambert and Amanda …

Legislature Adjourns....For Now

Send us Fan Mail With the Legislature poised to finally adjourn after veto day on April 29, Tanya Emery joins Rebecca Lambert and Amanda Campbell to highlight the successes, disappointments and near misses of the 2026 session.  

LPC Nominations Underway

Send us Fan Mail MMA’s 70-member Legislative Policy Committee, comprised of two members elected by the councils and selectboards in each of Maine’s Senate districts, plays a critical role in shaping the association’s priorities on the issues before the Maine State Legislature.  As the election of t…

LPC Nominations – Part II

Send us Fan Mail In the May 11 edition, your podcast hosts, Rebecca Lambert and Amanda Campbell met with members of MMA’s Legislative Policy Committee to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the illustrious committee.  This edition continues that conversation with Elaine Aloes (Solon) and Robe…

Thorough, But Not Enough

Send us Fan Mail Kerry Leichtman, Camden and Rockport tax assessor and newly appointed member of the Real Estate Property Tax Relief Task Force, shares his first impressions of the Progress and Poverty Institute‘s interim report. While Kerry found the data to be thoughtfully presented and thoroughl…

Celebrations Edition

Send us Fan Mail It’s a celebration 250 years in the making.  In this festive edition of the Potholes & Politics podcast, hosts Rebecca Lambert and Amanda Campbell shine a spotlight on how municipalities around Maine are marking this milestone quarter-millennial anniversary. 

Where Town Hall Meets the Blaine House: Gubernatorial Candidates Share Perspective on Municipal Issues.

Send us Fan Mail What do Maine's gubernatorial candidates think about local control, property taxes, and the future of the state-municipal partnership? In this episode, hosts Rebecca Lambert and Amanda Campbell are joined by members of MMA's Executive Committee to discuss their July 27 interviews w…

MMA’s Annual Convention. Honoring 90 Years of Service

Send us Fan Mail *You may experience some minor audio issues with this episode. Should you have trouble, the transcript will provide an accurate reflection of what was said.* On October 7-8, municipal leaders from across Maine will gather in Augusta for MMA's Annual Convention and a celebration of …