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PublishedJune 24, 2021
Mills vetoes ‘fundamentally flawed’ bill to close Long Creek youth prison
Mills also moved to block a bill inspired by Hydro-Quebec's spending on a potential ballot initiative in Maine.
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PublishedJune 23, 2021
New Maine law will remove time barrier to civil claims on childhood sexual abuse
Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill that will lift the statute of limitations for all cases of childhood sexual abuse.
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PublishedJune 23, 2021
Maine lawmakers enact series of bills to tackle pollution from ‘forever chemicals’
One of the bills signed into law this week by Gov. Janet Mills gives Maine one of the nation's strictest standards for PFAS in drinking water.
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PublishedJune 22, 2021
Up, up and no way: Maine law bans release of latex balloons
Legislators back ban on release of latex balloons in Maine in bid to protect wildlife and prevent litter.
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PublishedJune 22, 2021
Our View: Maine’s voting laws should be a national model
Four bills passed this session continue the tradition in our state of inclusive, secure elections.
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PublishedJune 21, 2021
Lawmakers take up Mills’ updated budget, as Republicans seek leverage
Gov. Janet Mills says she'd like two-thirds support in the Legislature, which would require votes from Republicans who will seek changes in the budget package.
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PublishedJune 21, 2021
Maine Voices: Let voters decide public power question
Investor-owned utilities have proven that they can sow doubt, but they haven't shown they can deliver affordable and reliable power.
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PublishedJune 18, 2021
Bill to form consumer-owned utility rejected by one vote in Maine Senate
The measure, which called for consumer purchase of Central Maine Power and Versant Power, cleared the Senate in a preliminary vote but was turned away on final enactment, dimming the bill's chances of passage this session.
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PublishedJune 17, 2021
Bill to allow tribes to open gambling facilities moves ahead in Legislature
Tribal members believe the right to operate a gambling business is a matter of sovereignty. It's unclear whether Gov. Janet Mills will support the measure.
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PublishedJune 17, 2021
Bills to halt changes to medical marijuana program advance in Legislature
The Maine House of Representatives approved one bill 117-25 late Wednesday, and the Senate followed suit Thursday.
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