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PublishedApril 17, 2019
Dental benefit proposed for Medicaid recipients
A bill introduced in the Maine Legislature would give access to preventive, diagnostic and restorative care for more than 100,000 Mainers.
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PublishedApril 17, 2019
Hearing draws advocates of lower prescription prices, patient safety
Proposals to form a state board for prescription drug pricing, allow importation of medications from Canada and otherwise curb rising costs are the focus of testimony.
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PublishedApril 17, 2019
Former Cumberland lawmaker dies after resignation in March
Dale Denno, a Democrat who resigned his House District 45 seat on March 22 as he battled lung cancer, was praised for his dedication and service to constituents by colleagues in the State House.
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PublishedApril 17, 2019
Commentary: A constitutional pathway is available to ranked-choice voting in state elections
If there were only a first and a second choice, votes could be added directly to a candidate's total and tabulated in a single count.
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PublishedApril 16, 2019
Statewide ban on foam food and beverage containers moves forward
The House and Senate have given preliminary approval to a bill to prohibit most restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses from using foam food and beverage containers.
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PublishedApril 16, 2019
Panel endorses bill to require lead testing for children
If enacted, the proposal would require testing of all 1- and 2-year-olds in Maine to detect lead poisoning early in a child's development.
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PublishedApril 16, 2019
Lawmakers hear proposals aimed at easing tax bite on Maine homeowners
The bills that went before the Taxation Committee would all increase the amount of property value exempt from local taxes, but some would apply only to older residents.
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PublishedApril 15, 2019
A new atmosphere in Augusta, or just a ‘honeymoon’ period?
Gov. Janet Mills moved expeditiously on some of her core campaign pledges during her first 100 days and is credited with helping change the political tenor in Augusta. But with major issues looming, the question is: Will it last?
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PublishedApril 15, 2019
Maine Voices: Amid shock, grief of abortion late in pregnancy, I’m coping by advocating for other women
Nobody should have to go without abortion care for lack of insurance coverage.
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PublishedApril 14, 2019
Our View: Maine’s lax vaccine policy is not protecting public health
The scientific debate on the immunization of children is over. It's time for the political debate to come to a close as well.
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