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Lawmakers push public defense reform in rebuke of governor’s budget

Lawmakers push public defense reform in rebuke of governor’s budget

by Samantha Hogan | March 17, 2021

A joint committee of lawmakers has endorsed adding at least $21 million to the budget for legal services for Maine’s poor in defiance of Gov. Janet Mills, who said she would not increase funding for the state’s public defense office until it demonstrated more...
Lawyers who were ineligible to handle serious criminal charges were given thousands of these cases anyway

Lawyers who were ineligible to handle serious criminal charges were given thousands of these cases anyway

by Samantha Hogan and Agnel Philip | February 23, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article was produced in partnership with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. The Maine Monitor is a member of the ProPublica Local Reporting Network.    Soon after receiving his license to practice law in Maine...
Temporary public defense director selected amid major reform, barebone budget

Temporary public defense director selected amid major reform, barebone budget

by Samantha Hogan | January 10, 2021

Maine’s nine-member public defense commission unanimously selected a temporary director but won’t reveal who it is until the candidate accepts the position, likely early next week, Chairman Josh Tardy said during a meeting Friday. The change in leadership at the...
Maine begins search for new public defense director, approves rule changes

Maine begins search for new public defense director, approves rule changes

by Samantha Hogan | November 22, 2020

In the final six weeks of the year, Maine’s public defense agency is racing to meet multiple deadlines to overhaul its operations while also beginning a search for a new executive director.  A “very lean” staff of three people will be expected to run...
Maine governor won’t fund defense reforms without accountability

Maine governor won’t fund defense reforms without accountability

by Samantha Hogan | November 11, 2020

This article was produced in partnership with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. The Maine Monitor is a member of the ProPublica Local Reporting Network.    Maine Gov. Janet Mills said Tuesday she was reluctant to provide further...
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