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Published
January 22, 2021

Face shields worn by 2 lawmakers not effective against transmission of COVID-19, says Maine CDC

Top lawmakers are urging their colleagues to stop ‘trying to skirt basic health and safety rules’ with face shields that the state's health agency says don't protect adequately against coronavirus transmission.
Published
January 22, 2021

Commentary: 48 years after Roe, we’ll keep working for reproductive freedom

Planned Parenthood will strive to defeat attempts in the Maine Legislature to take away care or shame abortion patients.
Published
January 17, 2021

Maine blazes workplace trail with earned paid leave requirement

A new law that took effect this year covers an estimated 85 percent of the workforce and allows workers to earn up to five days of paid time off each year.
Published
January 14, 2021

Lawmakers violate Legislature’s COVID-19 prevention policies

A group of Republican legislators without masks is shown on a recent Facebook Live video in clear violation of the State House policy for face coverings.
Published
January 14, 2021

Maine Democratic leaders: Mainers deserve a COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights

This bill would require all Maine health insurers to cover screenings, testing and immunizations even after the state of emergency ends.
Published
January 14, 2021

Our View: Supreme Court hints it favors state abortion limits

But Maine lawmakers should not enter into futile debates on this emotional issue.
Published
January 11, 2021

Maine law enforcement stepping up security around State House

There will be increased security at the State House in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration as police around the nation prepare for a possible second wave of violence by President Trump's supporters.
Published
January 10, 2021

Numerous marijuana-related bills expected in next legislative session

Proposals, still in the early stages, run the gamut from required testing of medical marijuana to sealing or expunging the records of those convicted of marijuana-related offenses.
Published
January 10, 2021

Jim Fossel: Backroom deals are the wrong way to govern

Lawmakers in Augusta should study how Congress handled COVID relief – and do the opposite.
Published
January 7, 2021

Mills’ next budget in balance without tax hikes, despite revenue losses

The budget that Gov. Janet Mills will submit to the Legislature on Friday would maintain critical government services at a time when they are needed most, says Finance Commissioner Kirsten Figueroa.