Lawmakers Demand Greater Oversight of Lewiston Commission's Subpoena Powers and Shooting Investigation

Some lawmakers in Maine are hesitant to grant subpoena powers to the commission investigating the mass shootings in Lewiston. Senate Minority Leader Trey Stewart and Assistant Senate Minority Leader Lisa Keim expressed concerns about the lack of involvement of the legislative branch in the commission and suggested alternative options for involvement. Governor Janet Mills supports the request for subpoena powers and is working on legislation for lawmakers to consider. It would require a two-thirds bipartisan vote in the Democratic-controlled Legislature for the power to be granted as emergency legislation.