The former governor – a longtime foe of wind energy subsidies – created the commission to investigate the impacts of turbines after halting new wind projects in parts of the state.
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Mills releases bonds for senior housing that LePage blocked for 3 years
The $15 million package would create an estimated 200 new affordable housing units, with $500,000 earmarked for home repairs for low-income seniors.
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Maine Voices: Get to ‘yes’ for Maine’s future, despite disagreements
How we deal with differences is just as important as what they are.
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Some lawmakers pushing for Cabinet-level position to address opioid crisis
The Legislature will debate multiple proposals to create a specific position, and Gov. Janet Mills has said she plans to appoint an opioid czar as well.
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Mills to announce her final Cabinet pick this week
Lawmakers will hold hearings and vote on the 14 Cabinet-level nominees once the governor announces her selection to lead the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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Jim Fossel: Good start, governor, but there’s more to do
How Gov. Janet Mills handles the budget, particularly Medicaid expansion, will say a lot about how well she’ll work with Republican legislators.
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Maine Voices: A tale of two Maine families
This year marks the 50th anniversary of this historic moment in the state’s history.
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Democrats looking to finally tackle climate impacts to Gulf of Maine
Lawmakers are optimistic bills to implement bipartisan commission’s 2014 recommendations will advance after years of delay.
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Outside Maine State House, abortion opponents have the floor
They protest in Augusta as part of the Hands Around the Capitol march, marking the 46th year since passage of Roe v. Wade.
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Mills moving ahead with plans to change sign that greets visitors on turnpike
The ‘Open for Business’ sign former Gov. Paul LePage put up on the highway in Kittery should be changed to ‘Welcome Home’ in roughly three weeks.