Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people. He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
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PublishedMay 19, 2017
Sen. Collins predicts Senate Republicans’ health care plan will be too partisan to succeed
While a 13-man committee is drafting a bill, Collins says she is continuing to work with others on a centrist proposal.
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PublishedMay 17, 2017
MaineCare recipients tell DHHS at hearing that payment, work requirements could harm them
The state seeks a federal waiver to charge premiums and require jobs or volunteerism for able-bodied program beneficiaries.
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PublishedMay 16, 2017
Sens. Collins, King, criticize Trump for sharing classified information with Russian diplomats
Collins offers a sharp rebuke of the president’s actions, saying ‘The Russian leaders are not our friends.’
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PublishedMay 14, 2017
MaineCare threatened under Republican health care plan
If the House Republicans’ ACA replacement manages to gut the program, Maine beneficiaries worry about losing a health-care lifeline.
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PublishedMay 9, 2017
Maine Med may change location of new $70 million parking garage
Hospital officials said they want to address neighbors’ concerns about the 13-story garage planned as part of the Portland hospital’s expansion.
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PublishedMay 5, 2017
Rep. Pingree, health advocates slam Trumpcare
The bill, which narrowly passed the House on Thursday, has come under fire for slashing Medicaid, raising premiums for older, rural residents and rolling back health protections for women.
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PublishedMay 5, 2017
Poliquin’s son part of pre-existing condition debate
The congressman’s adult son has asthma, a condition that could be subject to significant insurance premium increases under the House health care bill.
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PublishedMay 4, 2017
Health experts say older, rural Mainers would likely pay more, lose coverage under House bill
The state’s U.S. senators also voice skepticism about the Republicans’ measure, which now goes to the Senate for debate.
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PublishedMay 3, 2017
Maine Senate supports shift to Atlantic time, as long as voters approve
Under the Senate bill, the question would go to voters only if Massachusetts and New Hampshire also switch to Atlantic Standard Time, essentially changing to daylight saving time year-round.
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PublishedMay 2, 2017
Mental health advocates ask lawmakers to reverse changes in state services
The advocates say it’s harder to get MaineCare treatment and support services for mental illness because of revisions the Department of Health and Human Services made in 2016.
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