janet mills
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PublishedJune 23, 2019
Winners and losers of the 2019 legislative session
Democrats used their legislative majority and control of the Blaine House to push through many bills in health care, education and the environment, but some measures still fell by the wayside.
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PublishedJune 21, 2019
Our View: State should do more with migrant response
Since the Legislature adjourned without clarifying a gap in the law, the Mills administration must act.
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PublishedJune 20, 2019
Presidential primary bill passes but bonds falter as legislative session ends
Weary lawmakers, who worked until roughly 6:30 a.m. Thursday before adjourning the 2019 legislative session, may be called back to complete unfinished work.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Lawmakers reject ‘red flag’ gun bill, but alternative may have a better chance
The bill is one of 2 measures that aim to separate potentially dangerous people from their guns – but by different processes.
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PublishedJune 18, 2019
Our View: Maine budget’s drama-free passage a good sign
Our system doesn't require everyone to agree on everything, but it's most effective when the parties work together.
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PublishedJune 17, 2019
Gov. Mills signs 2-year state budget totaling nearly $8 billion
Lawmakers complete work on the bipartisan budget several days before the Legislature's scheduled adjournment, unlike two years ago, when political fighting led to a brief government shutdown.
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PublishedJune 16, 2019
Our View: Welcome home, asylum seekers
The short-term disruption of a large number of immigrants should not obscure the real meaning of this event.
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PublishedJune 14, 2019
Maine Legislature approves new state budget of nearly $8 billion
The 2-year spending package includes many, but not all, of the initiatives proposed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, and lawmakers from both parties speak of a new level of civility in Maine government.
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PublishedJune 14, 2019
Our View: On migrants, state should follow Portland’s lead
Helping asylum seekers now will pay off for Maine's future.
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PublishedJune 13, 2019
Mills’ vetoes of CMP bills survive override votes in House
The 2 bills sought to give local officials or voters more say in whether electric utilities could build transmission lines through their municipalities.
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