politics
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PublishedApril 24, 2019
Panel endorses bill to boost funding for Maine domestic violence services
The bill would provide the first state spending increase in 19 years for programs to help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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PublishedApril 24, 2019
Retailers join call for Maine to ban plastic bags statewide
But opponents including the Maine Heritage Policy Center say the bill would only add costs for businesses and consumers.
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PublishedApril 23, 2019
Divided House passes bill to end most exemptions to school vaccine requirements
The exemptions have allowed parents to avoid vaccinating their children against infectious diseases before they enroll in school, leaving Maine with one of the nation's lowest vaccination rates.
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PublishedApril 22, 2019
Saco lawyer Bre Kidman seeks Democratic backing to challenge Susan Collins
Seeing no other Democrats stepping up, the 31-year-old said hard work is needed to win in 2020.
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PublishedApril 19, 2019
Testimony is divided as Maine lawmakers consider paid family and medical leave for most workers
House Speaker Sara Gideon's bill would establish a payroll tax to support state-run insurance to cover the costs.
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PublishedApril 18, 2019
Video: Watch Maine’s congressional delegation react to Mueller report
U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, issues a statement Thursday evening saying the report is 'filled with numerous examples of reckless judgment by the President and his closest advisors.'
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PublishedApril 17, 2019
Survivors of domestic violence press for $5 million in state support
Dozens rally and testify in support of a bill to fund nonprofit groups that provide support services. It would be the first state funding increase for the programs since 2000.
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PublishedApril 16, 2019
With wild blueberries in trouble, Maine eyes commission overhaul
Lawmakers might try to salvage the fruit-crop industry by expanding the panel that oversees it.
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PublishedApril 16, 2019
With blueberries in trouble, Maine eyes commission overhaul
Lawmakers might try to pump up the industry by expanding the commission that promotes the state's most important fruit crop.
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PublishedApril 15, 2019
Republicans call for state income tax cut, warn against Democratic agenda
A group of prominent Republicans gathered with supporters at the State House on Monday, the tax filing deadline in most states, to highlight Maine's tax burden and call for spending restraint.
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