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PublishedApril 3, 2022
Maine Voices: Mills’ watered-down version of Good Samaritan expansion doesn’t cut it
The legislation as originally introduced would save lives; the bill as amended only hopes we will think it does.
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PublishedApril 2, 2022
Maine Voices: Confronting the housing shortage, the economic challenge of our time
The Portland Regional Chamber and Maine Equal Justice are united in support of L.D. 2003, which can help ensure more Mainers have safe, affordable places to live.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
Frustrated by lack of progress, attorney resigns from Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services
Robert Cummins had harsh words for lawmakers and the governor, saying they are not doing enough to provide legal aid to the poor.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
Maine Voices: The time is now to rebuild Maine’s dental health care program
L.D. 1501 recognizes that good oral health is important to our kids’ well-being, happiness, education and future.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2022
Lawmakers vote to give more Maine children access to affordable healthcare
The bill would raise the income eligibility cap to 300 percent of the poverty level, waive the waiting period and premiums, and add 19- and 20-year-olds.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2022
Legislature unanimously approves $12 million boost for child care workforce
House Speaker Ryan Fecteau's bill is supported by Gov. Janet Mills, but still needs to be funded by the Legislature's budget-writing committee.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
Bill would double vehicle inspection fee across most of Maine
The extra revenue would help pay to convert the inspection system to a more efficient electronic one, but Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday she would veto the bill if it reaches her desk.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
Two bills to ease Mainers’ energy costs clear legislative committees
One would provide tax breaks to qualifying businesses with high energy bills, and the other would create a council to advise ratepayers.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
State lawmakers want Maine courts to prioritize child murder cases
The Senate voted 33-0 to approve a bill that asks the court system to expedite child homicide cases so information about the child welfare system's failings come to light sooner.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
Our View: How Maine can advance understanding of ALS
A registry under consideration by the Legislature would give researchers valuable information on people receiving care for the always-fatal illness.
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