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PublishedDecember 18, 2020
Commentary: Mainers benefit most from medical cannabis – time to leave it alone
Broad, mandatory product testing and other extreme state regulations would undermine the Maine Medical Marijuana Program’s success.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2020
Maine Republican House member leaves party in dispute over committee assignments
Rep. John Andrews of Paris and Sen. Rick Bennett of Oxford both expressed displeasure with their party's legislative leadership after having committee requests denied.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2020
Our View: Maine Legislature right to expand public access to meetings
COVID is forcing lawmakers to make changes that will make it easier for Maine residents to get involved in their government.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2020
Maine lawmakers tackle challenge of public access during pandemic
Committees plan to conduct many of their meetings virtually, at least initially, with opportunities for the public to either join by video conference or by phone.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2020
Jim Fossel: Legislature should consider reforms this session
It’s time to make Maine’s legislative branch more transparent, efficient and democratic.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2020
Our View: Climate report sets right goals for Maine
The Maine Climate Council's sweeping report lays out a path to reduce emissions and make Maine communities more resilient in a changing environment.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2020
Bennett tests positive for COVID-19, misses Senate ceremony
In quarantine, Rick Bennett, who represents Bridgton, Naples and Sebago, couldn't be sworn in with his fellow legislators this week.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2020
Keeping their distance, Maine lawmakers sworn in for historic session
The 130th Maine Legislature takes up quarters at the spacious Augusta Civic Center to begin months of work that will be modified, and dominated, by the pandemic.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2020
Democrats nominate Shenna Bellows as Maine’s next secretary of state
The state senator from Manchester will be the first woman to hold the office if elected Wednesday by the full Legislature, where Democrats hold a majority.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2020
Maine Legislature prepares for historic pandemic session
Lawmakers will be sworn into office by Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center, which is being used instead of the State House, to protect against spread of COVID-19.
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