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PublishedFebruary 18, 2022
Maine considers $42 million plan to lighten college graduates’ debt load
Recent graduates who live and work in Maine would get as much $2,000 a year in relief from loan payments.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2022
Maine Voices: Let’s invest in bipartisan bill to tackle plastic waste
Both environmentalists and Big Business support L.D. 1467, which would reduce the amount of virgin plastic in our state’s beverage bottles.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2022
Governor supports limited expansion of tribal rights, while casino interests cry foul
Tribal representatives support the governor's plan but emphasize that they do not see it as a substitute for a more sweeping tribal sovereignty package Gov. Mills opposes.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2022
Our View: Gov. Mills’ budget proposal hands a ‘good problem’ to Legislature
How does Maine use this one-time infusion of money to help the people most harmed by COVID, while preparing the state for an uncertain future?
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2022
Equal rights amendment to Maine Constitution hits Republican opposition in House
The 80-57 vote in favor of the proposal falls short of the two-thirds majority required to put the issue to voters, with another vote coming later in this session.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2022
Bill on prescription drug pricing inspires support from Maine residents, opposition from pharmaceutical industry
The measure introduced by Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, aims to reduce the price of the costliest prescription drugs for Mainers.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2022
Committee endorses $30 million relief fund for Maine lobstermen
Publicly funded, industry-specific relief efforts are unusual, but one lawmaker said the unique challenges facing lobstermen warrant it.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2022
Bill to restore tribal sovereignty gets overwhelming public support, but Gov. Mills wants targeted approach
There was near-unanimous support for L.D. 1626 among those giving testimony, while details of the governor's alternative plan emerged behind the scenes.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2022
As energy costs rise, Maine lawmakers consider new plan to ease ratepayers’ pain
A bill under review in the Legislature would pursue a holistic, long-term approach to lowering costs for Maine energy consumers.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2022
Maine Voices: Save people like my friend Madison – pass L.D. 1862
Expand Maine’s Good Samaritan law, so others will not hesitate to call 911 when their friends are in crisis.
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