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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
Bill would prevent schools from shaming students over unpaid lunch debt
The Maine School Nutrition Association is opposing the bill, saying it would encourage nonpayment by parents who know their kids will be fed regardless of what they owe.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
Bill to prohibit Maine communities from banning short-term rentals draws fire
Opponents at a State House hearing say preventing towns and cities from enacting rules governing short-term rentals would be an overreach of state authority.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
Bill calls for amendment to prevent Maine voters from passing tax increases
Supporters of the measure to amend the state constitution say out-of-state special interest groups are using the referendum process to raise taxes with ballot questions that voters don't understand.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
Alfred Rep. Sampson: Mandatory cursive lessons will help Maine students become better writers, readers, thinkers
The benefits include improved memory and fine motor skills as well as better coordination.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
Bill would require all Maine schools to test for lead in drinking water
Schools with well water now must test for the harmful metal, but those on public water don't have to test.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
Mills Cabinet complete with confirmation of agriculture commissioner
The state Senate votes 31-0 to approve the nomination of Amanda Beal, who will now resign her position as president of Maine Farmland Trust.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2019
Commentary: Drivers in Maine, other rural areas stand to benefit the most from clean vehicles
A regional initiative now underway to cap transportation emissions has a lot to offer the state.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2019
Maine Voices: Maine’s addiction epidemic encompasses more than opioids
The Mills administration's renewed focus on fighting substance use disorder must also take into account nicotine, alcohol and other drugs.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2019
Our View: Distracted driving needs our attention
The Maine Legislature and Gov. Mills should finally update our state's laws.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2019
The View From Here: Maine Republicans keep winning on taxes
Rhetoric that makes tax rates untouchable hamstrings government's ability to meet the people's needs.
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