KeepME Updated
KeepME Updated provides Maine legislators and legislative staff with access to 100+ magazines, journals, and electronic publications covering 30+ subject areas.
How does it work?
- Complete the subscription form HERE to select the publications you’re interested in. Available titles are listed below.
- When the library receives new issues, we’ll email you the table of contents.
- If you see articles you want to read, respond to the email with your selections.
- Publications marked with an asterisk (*) will be delivered directly to your email. The library will sign you up!
- This service is available to legislators and legislative staff only.
Questions? Ask A Law Librarian.
Periodicals
Agriculture
Drake Journal of Agricultural Law
Drake University Law School
Covers legal issues affecting the agricultural industry. Publishes 3 times per year.
Farm Journal
Farm Journal, Inc.
Covers practical information on crops, livestock, and general agriculture for farm families. Publishes monthly.
Business & Financial Services
Businessweek
Bloomberg L.P.
Covers companies, industries, and markets. Publishes weekly.
Financial Services Review
Academy of Financial Services
Covers the impact of financial issues on individuals and households. Publishes quarterly.
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Publishing
Covers strategy, innovation, leadership, and other business and management topics. Publishes monthly.
Mainebiz
New England Business Media
Maine business news, information, and analysis. Publishes biweekly.
Nonprofit World
Society for Nonprofits
Covers nonprofit leadership and management. Publishes quarterly.
Cannabis
Crime & Corrections
Corrections Today
American Correctional Association
Covers practical guidance, new programs, case studies, controversial issues, and personal accounts related to corrections. Publishes 6 times per year.
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association
Covers criminal law policy developments. Publishes quarterly.
First Appearance -- Criminal Justice*
NCSL
A roundup of front-end justice policy, research and news. Publishes monthly.
Journal of Criminal Law & Criminology
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Covers current criminal law and criminology issues. Publishes quarterly.
Juvenile Justice Update*
NCSL
Update on state legislative trends, court decisions, and resources. Publishes quarterly.
National Institute of Justice Journal
U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs
Covers research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system. Publishes several times per year.
Economics & Economic Development
American Economic Journal: Applied Economics
American Economic Association
Covers a range of topics in applied economics. Publishes quarterly.
American Economic Journal: Economic Policy
American Economic Association
Covers the role of economic policy in economic outcomes. Publishes quarterly.
Employment and Economic Development Update*
NCSL
State and federal employment and economic policy news and resources. Publishes monthly.
Education
Education Finance & Policy
MIT Press Direct
Policy-relevant research papers concerning education finance, policy, and practice. Publishes quarterly.
Education Next
Harvard Kennedy School Program on Education Policy and Governance
A journal of opinion and research about education policy. Publishes quarterly.
Education Week
Editorial Projects in Education
News, analysis, best practices, and proprietary research related to K-12 education news and information. Publishes weekly.
Exchange Magazine
Exchange Press, Inc.
Covers practical guidance, research, and professional development related to early childhood education. Publishes quarterly.
Journal of College & University Law
National Association of College and University Attorneys
Covers contemporary legal issues and developments related to postsecondary education. Publishes semiannually.
Techniques
Association for Career & Technical Education
Covers career and technical education (CTE). Publishes 8 times per year.
Elections
The Canvass: States and Election Reform*
NCSL
Research, legislative practices and insights on state elections issues. Publishes monthly.
Election Law Journal: Rules, Politics, and Policy
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Covers election law, policy, and administration. Publishes quarterly.
Energy
Energy Law Journal
Energy Bar Association
Covers law, policy, and economics related to the energy industries. Publishes semiannually.
News Reactor*
NCSL
Covers recent developments in the nuclear industry. Publishes quarterly.
Environment & Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources Update*
NCSL
Spotlight on environmental policy research, news and trends. Publishes quarterly.
Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Covers science related to the conservation and management of native North American fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats. Publishes semiannually.
Natural Resources & Environment
Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources of the American Bar Association
Covers developments in environment, energy, and natural resources Law. Publishes quarterly.
Trends
Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources of the American Bar Association
Covers developments in environment, energy, and natural resources law. Publishes biweekly.
Family Law
Family Advocate
Family Law Section of the American Bar Association
Magazine covering current family law topics and practical guidance. Publishes quarterly.
Family Law Quarterly
Family Law Section of the American Bar Association
Scholarly journal covering existing and emerging family law issues. Publishes quarterly.
Gaming
UNLV Gaming Law Journal
William S. Boyd School of Law
Covers gaming law and policy analysis. Publishes semiannually.
Gender
Harvard Journal of Law & Gender
Harvard Law School
Covers legal issues that have gendered aspects and implications. Publishes semiannually.
General Interest & News
Amjambo Africa
Ladder to the Moon Network
Maine’s free newspaper for and about New Mainers from Africa. Publishes monthly.
Down East Magazine
Down East Enterprise, Inc.
Covers Maine's landscapes, traditions, character, and way of life. Publishes monthly.
National Geographic
National Geographic Society
Popular magazine covering geography, history, nature, science, and world culture. Publishes monthly.
Smithsonian Magazine
Smithsonian Institution
Covers topics studied and exhibited by the Smithsonian Institution, such as science, history, art, and popular culture. Publishes monthly.
Time
Time USA, LLC
Covers politics, world news, technology, health, science, and entertainment. Publishes weekly.
Government
County News
National Association of Counties
Official news publication of the National Association of Counties. Publishes biweekly.
Governing
e.Republic LLC
News about policy and management in state and local government. Publishes quarterly.
Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy
Harvard Law School
Covers conservative and libertarian legal scholarship. Publishes 3 times per year.
Harvard Journal on Legislation
Harvard Law School
Covers legislation, the legislative process, and legislative reform. Publishes semiannually.
Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics
Race, Ethnicity, and Politics Section of the American Political Science Association
Covers research on politics, race, ethnicity, immigration, and indigeneity. Publishes 3 times per year.
Maine Policy Review
University of Maine Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center
Covers public policy issues relevant to the state of Maine. Publishes semiannually.
Maine Town & City
Maine Municipal Association
Covers municipal issues and municipal law in Maine. Publishes monthly.
National Civic Review
National Civic League
Covers developments in collaborative problems-solving, civic engagement, local government innovation and democratic governance. Publishes quarterly.
State and Local Government Review
Section on Intergovernmental Administration and Management of the American Society for Public Administration
Covers subnational governance and administration in federal and multilevel systems. Publishes quarterly.
Yale Journal on Regulation
Yale Law School
Covers regulatory and administrative law. Publishes 3 times per year.
Yale Law and Policy Review
Yale Law School
Covers legal scholarship and policy proposals by lawmakers, judges, practitioners, academics, and students. Publishes semiannually.
Government Finance
Government Finance Review
Government Finance Officers Association
News and best practices in government finance. Publishes biweekly.
Journal of Government Financial Management
Association of Government Accountants
Covers federal, state, and local government financial management and related disciplines. Publishes quarterly.
Municipal Finance Journal
Civic Research Institute
Covers issues in state and local finance and tax-exempt financing. Publishes quarterly.
State Budget and Tax News*
NCSL
A recap of state budget and tax developments. Publishes weekly.
Harness Racing
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Newsletter*
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA)
Updates on HISA’s progress and priorities. Publishes monthly.
Health & Human Services
Health and Human Services Link*
NCSL
NCSL’s latest health and human services resources. Publishes monthly.
McKnight's Long-term Care News
Haymarket Media, Inc.
A business news magazine serving the institutional long-term care field. Publishes monthly.
Policy & Practice Magazine
American Public Human Services Association
Covers developments in human resources. Publishes quarterly.
Healthcare & Public Health
Health Affairs
Project HOPE
Covers health policy research. Publishes monthly.
The Health Lawyer
Health Law Section of the American Bar Association
Covers developments in healthcare and policy. Publishes biweekly.
Health Systems Digest*
NCSL
A summary of state-related policy resources for legislative staff. Publishes quarterly.
Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health
Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health
Covers research and debate on important public health issues. Publishes semiannually.
Public Health Reports (U.S. Surgeon General)
Office of the U.S. Surgeon General/U.S. Public Health Service
Covers public health practice and methodology, public health law, and teaching at schools and programs of public health. Publishes monthly.
Housing
Journal of Affordable Housing and Community Development Law
American Bar Association Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law
Covers public policy related to affordable housing and community development. Publishes quarterly.
Human & Civil Rights
Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review
Harvard Law School
Covers legal issues related to civil rights and civil liberties. Publishes semiannually.
Human Rights Magazine
Civil Rights and Social Justice Section of the American Bar Association
Covers ideas, opinions, and discourse on human and civil rights topics. Publishes quarterly.
Insurance
The Brief
Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association
Magazine covering developments in tort and insurance law. Publishes quarterly.
Tort, Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal
Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association
Scholarly journal covering developments in tort and insurance law. Publishes quarterly.
Judiciary
A2J News*
National Center for State Courts
Updates from the National Center for State Courts' Access to Justice team. Publishes 6 times per year.
Behavioral Health Alerts Newsletters*
National Center for State Courts
Updates from the National Center for State Courts' Behavioral Health and the State Courts team. Publishes biweekly.
Gavel to Gavel*
National Center for State Courts
Tracks state-by-state legislative activity with potential impact on state courts. Publishes weekly.
Judges Journal*
Judicial Division of the American Bar Association
Covers issues affecting the courts and the judicial process. Publishes quarterly.
Judicature
Duke Law School Bolch Judicial Institute
Covers issues related to the judiciary, the administration of justice, and the rule of law. Publishes 3 times per year.
Jur-E Bulletin*
National Center for State Courts
Covers jury-related issues of interest for jury managers and judges. Publishes weekly.
Trends in State Courts*
National Center for State Courts
Annual publication that highlights innovative practices in critical areas that are of interest to courts. Publishes annually.
Labor & Employment
ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law
Labor and Employment Law Section of the American Bar Association
Covers developments in labor and employment law. Publishes 3 times per year.
DiversityComm Magazine
DiversityComm, Inc.
Covers issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Publishes monthly.
The Economics Daily (TED)*
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Covers economic and labor statistics. Publishes daily.
Employment and Economic Development Update*
NCSL
State and federal employment and economic policy news and resources. Publishes monthly.
Monthly Labor Review*
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Covers research on the labor force, economy, employment, wages, productivity, and more. Publishes monthly.
Public Eye Magazine
Public Sector HR Association
Covers topics related to human resources, talent management, and organizational development at public employers. Publishes 6 times per year.
Law Enforcement
Police Chief
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Covers best practices and solutions in law enforcement. Publishes monthly.
Police Quarterly
Police Executive Research Forum/Police Section of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
Covers research on issues related to policing. Publishes quarterly.
Libraries & History
Computers in Libraries
Information Today, Inc.
Covers practical applications of technology in public, academic, corporate, special, and school libraries. Publishes 10 times per year.
Information Today
Information Today, Inc.
Recent news and long-term trends in the information industry. Publishes 9 times per year.
Law Library Journal
American Association of Law Libraries
Covers law, legal materials, and librarianship. Publishes quarterly.
Maine History
Maine Historical Society
Scholarly publication on the history of Maine. Publishes quarterly.
Marine Resources
Commercial Fisheries News
Compass Publications, Inc. Fisheries Division
Covers waterfront news and state and federal rules and regulations affecting the harvest of the region’s major species. Publishes monthly.
Ocean and Coastal Law Journal
University of Maine School of Law
Covers legal issues related to domestic and international use of the sea and seashores. Publishes semiannually.
Practice of Law
ABA Journal
American Bar Association
Covers the trends, people, and finances of the legal profession. Publishes 6 times per year.
Maine Bar Journal
Maine State Bar Association
Covers current issues of substantive law and practical concern to Maine lawyers. Publishes quarterly.
University of Maine Law School
Covers current legal problems and issues. Publishes semiannually.
Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association
Covers issues of special concern to public lawyers. Publishes semiannually.
Retirement
Plan Consultant Magazine
American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries
Covers topics related to retirement planning. Publishes quarterly.
Taxation
Journal of State Taxation
WoltersKluwer
News and analysis on issues in state taxation. Publishes quarterly.
State Budget and Tax News*
NCSL
A recap of state budget and tax developments. Publishes weekly.
TAXES - The Tax Magazine
WoltersKluwer
Covers federal, state and international tax issues. Publishes monthly.
The Tax Lawyer
Section of Taxation of the American Bar Association
Covers federal, state, and local tax issues. Publishes quarterly.
Technology
Computers in Libraries
Information Today, Inc.
Covers practical applications of technology in public, academic, corporate, special, and school libraries. Publishes 10 times per year.
Government Technology
e.Republic LLC
Covers information technology's role in state and local governments. Publishes monthly.
Harvard Journal of Law & Technology
Harvard Law School
Covers all aspects of technology law. Publishes semiannually.
MIT Technology Review
MIT Technology Review
Covers new technologies and their commercial, social and political impacts. Publishes 6 times per year.
Science News
Society for Science & the Public
Covers advances in science, medicine, and technology. Publishes biweekly.
The SciTech Lawyer
Science & Technology Law Section of the American Bar Association
Covers developments in law, science, medicine, and technology. Publishes quarterly.
StateTech
CDW Corporation
Covers technology implementation issues in state and local government. Publishes quarterly.
Transportation
AASHTO Journal*
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Weekly transportation news magazine. Publishes weekly.
Mass Transit Magazine
Endeavor News Media, LLC
Covers transit agencies, transit operations, transit systems managers, and management. Publishes 6 times per year.
Public Roads Magazine
Federal Highway Administration
Covers developments in highway research, technology, and programs. Publishes quarterly.
Transportation and Traffic Safety News
NCSL
An update on state policy news and resources. Publishes quarterly.
Tribal MATTERS
American Indian Law Review
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Covers developments in legal issues related to Native Americans and indigenous peoples. Publishes semiannually.
American Indian Magazine
Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian
Covers the histories of American Indian nations and contemporary challenges facing Native peoples across the Western Hemisphere. Publishes quarterly.
Veterans
American Legion
American Legion
News and articles curated for America's veterans. Publishes monthly.
Journal of Veterans Studies
Virginia Tech Publishing
Covers topics related to military veterans and their families. Publishes semiannually.
Veterans Law Review
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Board of Veterans' Appeals
Covers veterans’ law and jurisprudence. Publishes annually.