Maine Democrats drop opposition to ‘red flag’ hearing

Maine Democrats allow ‘red flag’ hearing after gun-rights groups threaten lawsuit

PoliticsOur political journalists are based in the Maine State House and have deep source networks across the partisan spectrum in communities all over the state. Their coverage aims to cut through major debates and probe how officials make decisions. Read more Politics coverage here. AUGUSTA, Maine — Democrats who lead the Maine Legislature scheduled a short-notice hearing on a “red flag” referendum after gun-rights groups threatened to sue the…

After pleas from Republicans, last-minute hearing scheduled for red flag initiative

Hundreds of supporters and opponents of gun safety reforms rallied at the Maine State House on Jan. 3, 2024. (Jim Neuger/ Maine Morning Star)After a push from Republican lawmakers, a public hearing for a red flag bill is scheduled for Wednesday.  The Maine Legislature’s Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing for LD 1378, which was born out of a citizens initiative process, at 3 p.m. on Wednesday — one week before the Legislature is set t…

Democrats set public hearing for Maine's red flag ballot question after GOP pressure

Republicans and gun owners’ rights groups accused Democratic leaders of ignoring a state law requiring public hearings on citizen-initiated bills.

Maine Democrats drop opposition to ‘red flag’ hearing

A public hearing is scheduled for at 3 p.m. Wednesday on a citizen initiative that would make it easier to temporarily remove access to firearms from people who are in a crisis.

Maine Democrats reverse course, agree to hold ‘red flag’ public hearing this week

The Legislature's Judiciary Committee now plans to hear testimony on the issue starting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11.