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PublishedJune 2, 2021
House Democrats reject bills to roll back Maine governor’s executive powers
The votes came after Rep. John Andrews, a Libertarian from Paris, refused to comply with masking requirements in the State House, delaying a House floor session by more than an hour.
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PublishedJune 2, 2021
Sen. Pouliot: Feeding all Maine kids in our schools will make the most of our tax dollars
Passing L.D. 1679 will make sure that students can focus on learning, not on where their next meal might be coming from.
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PublishedJune 2, 2021
Our View: Legislators should put on masks and get to work
Challenging the State House rules on face coverings does nothing to advance the priorities of Maine residents.
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PublishedJune 1, 2021
Bill to open primaries in Maine gains support from Olympia Snowe
Former Republican U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers and former lawmakers seeking to open Maine's party primaries to unenrolled voters.
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PublishedJune 1, 2021
Commentary: We must act to reduce use of restraint, eliminate seclusion in Maine schools
L.D. 1373 will move districts to adopt approaches focused on prevention that meet students' needs and reduce challenging behaviors.
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PublishedJune 1, 2021
Maine charter schools post mixed results but fill a need for families
Ten years after charter schools were authorized in Maine, academic outcomes vary but supporters say they're meeting a need for students who don't fit in traditional classrooms.
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PublishedMay 31, 2021
Legislature returns to State House for final push on key bills Tuesday
After being away since March 2020, lawmakers will be back in the Capitol to finish their work on dozens of bills, including a supplemental state budget package that adds $187 million to public school funding.
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PublishedMay 29, 2021
Commentary: We need tax system that helps spread prosperity beyond wealthiest Mainers
A more equitable tax code will ensure all Mainers are paying their fair share, and will secure the resources necessary to fund Maine’s pandemic recovery.
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PublishedMay 29, 2021
Rep. Carlow: Consumer-owned Pine Tree Power will work for Maine people
Replacing CMP and Versant with a new company will strengthen our grid, reduce outages and lower rates for Maine families and businesses.
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PublishedMay 28, 2021
After receiving complaint, state says CMP-backed corridor complying with permit for tree-cutting
Opponents of the high-voltage transmission line through western Maine have alleged that contractors cut a wider swath through the forest than its environmental permit allows.
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