The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park celebrates a significant milestone this week: its 131st anniversary. Established on May 20, 1893, the zoo has evolved from a modest exhibit of Florida reptiles into a world-renowned zoological park, recognized for its educational programs, scientific research, and conservation efforts. Historical Journey Founded in the late nineteenth century, […]
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Inside the chaotic, confusing end of the 131st Legislature
May 13—When lawmakers returned to Augusta last week to take up a half dozen gubernatorial vetoes, they seemed intent on forcing a confrontation with Gov. Janet Mills by sending her roughly 80 additional spending bills despite stern warnings from her office not to do so. In rapid succession Friday morning, Senate Democrats enacted about 30 […]
After uncertainty and a bit of Democratic infighting, the 131st Maine Legislature adjourns
May 12—The second session of the 131st Maine Legislature wrapped late Friday evening after a day of uncertainty over whether lawmakers might try to pass more spending bills, despite warnings from Gov. Janet Mills that she could not support them. Members of the House and Senate convened early Friday, primarily to vote on six bills […]