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PublishedJanuary 11, 2022
Democrat Jim Boyle of Gorham wins special election for seat in Maine House
Boyle will represent House District 27, which represents parts of Gorham and Scarborough
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2022
Lawmakers hear waves of support for equal rights amendment to Maine Constitution
The amendment would expressly prohibit discrimination based on sex – something that came 2 votes shy of passing in 2019, the sponsor says.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2022
Legislative committee endorses Gov. Mills’ nominee for public advocate
Longtime utility lawyer William Harwood's nomination now goes to the Maine Senate for a likely confirmation.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2022
Maine Voices: Without state ERA, women face unfair barriers to equality
The U.S. Constitution’s silence on the fundamental legal rights of women makes it critical that these rights are spelled out clearly in the Maine Constitution.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2022
Bill calls for Maine to ban COVID-19 vaccination mandates for 5 years
The bill is unlikely to advance, but it will give Republicans a chance to amplify a chief talking point of former Gov. Paul LePage's campaign to unseat Gov. Janet Mills.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2022
Bill Nemitz: 50 years later, her battle for women’s equality goes on
Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt will push, once again, this week for an equal rights amendment to Maine's Constitution.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2022
Jim Fossel: Feds should fund more reserve medical personnel
The pandemic is again showing how limited our resources are when it comes to emergency preparedness.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2022
Resolution honoring police who defended U.S. Capitol sparks partisan divide in Maine House
A total of 49 House members, all Republican, voted against the resolution, some taking issue with describing the Jan. 6 insurrection as domestic terrorism.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2022
Maine lawmakers kick off 2nd session with debate over COVID precautions
The session will include negotiations about using an $822 million projected budget surplus and debate on over 350 bills, including reforms to the state's child protection system.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2022
Our View: Doctors peddling COVID misinformation have no place on legislative panel
If Republicans want a voice in how Maine responds to the pandemic, they should act more responsibly.
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