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PublishedApril 5, 2021
Bill would allow online voter registration in Maine by 2023
Presently, Maine voters can request an application to register online but can't fully register electronically, unlike in 38 other states.
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PublishedApril 4, 2021
More films could be made in Maine under new proposal
Promoters of a bill now before the Legislature say the state needs to offer more financial incentives aimed at attracting a steady stream of moderately priced movie and TV productions to compete with other states and create jobs.
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PublishedApril 4, 2021
Jim Fossel: Democrats in Augusta give Republicans a political gift
Every legislator who voted for a partisan budget last week will have to defend every line of it in 2022.
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PublishedApril 4, 2021
Maine considers a new strategy in battle against opioid epidemic: decriminalization
Proposed legislation could make Maine the second state to stop arresting people for possessing small amounts of drugs such as opioids, and instead steer them toward treatment.
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PublishedApril 3, 2021
Commentary: Online registration would strengthen Mainers’ ability to vote
Passing L.D. 1126 will enable more people to participate in our democracy, making our representation stronger.
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PublishedApril 1, 2021
Groups say Maine lawmakers should approve leases of public lands
As controversy swirls around the proposed CMP corridor, bills are being considered that would require legislative approval for projects on public lands.
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PublishedApril 1, 2021
Our View: State budget delivers much-needed stability to Maine
Partisan rivalry should not be allowed to get in the way of the steady operation of government.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Lawmakers consider banning release of most balloons in Maine
Aiming to protect wildlife from latex litter, environmentalists urge the Legislature to bar people from intentionally releasing balloons.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Legislature passes $8.3 billion state budget over Republicans’ objections
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills says she will sign the measure. Republicans say the bill was rushed, lacked their support and signals an end to bipartisan cooperation.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Our View: Girls’ sports in Maine don’t need trans athlete ban
The Legislature is considering a heavy-handed fix to an invented problem.
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