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PublishedFebruary 19, 2018
Our View: #MeToo movement comes to Augusta
A lobbyist describes conduct she and others say is business as usual at the State House.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2018
Bath legislator: Maine should both support its shipbuilding industry and verify the results
An amendment to a tax incentive program would require BIW to report to the Legislature annually on April 1 on a series of performances measures.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2018
Dozens testify on bill to ban the practice of ‘conversion therapy’ on minors in Maine
The measure would prohibit the practice of therapies that attempt to discourage same-sex attraction by altering sexual orientation, but critics say it goes too far.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2018
Commentary: Mainers with mental illness suffer as access to critical services dwindles
There is a genuine urgency that reimbursement rates for psychiatric medication management be increased.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2018
Lawmakers face competing bills to criminalize female genital mutilation
One of the bills, backed by Gov. Paul LePage and sponsored by Scarborough Rep. Heather Sirocki, is being promoted by ACT for America, a national anti-Muslim group.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2018
Sen. Millett and Rep. Madigan: Protect Maine’s youngest residents to ensure better future for us all
We are working to pass legislation designed to reverse recent DHHS changes in child care rules.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2018
Ranked-choice voters submit signatures for ‘people’s veto’ ballot initiative
Maine voters could cast ballots, once again, on ranked-choice voting at the same time they are using the vote-counting process.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2018
Republican bill would allow more drug testing of Maine workers
Now that marijuana is legal, the proposed overhaul of workplace impairment law seeks to give companies more powers to maintain safety, but critics say the plan goes too far.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2018
York Rep. Blume: We need new technology to keep Maine Turnpike safe
All-electronic tolling is safer, has less impact on the environment and is less expensive to build and operate.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2018
Democratic leaders put pressure on pharmacy board over naloxone rules
House Speaker Sara Gideon and Senate Minority Leader Troy Jackson send a letter to the state's regulatory board urging action on rules that would allow people to buy the opioid overdose antidote without a prescription.
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