The federal budget bill cut Medicaid funding for family planning organizations that provide abortions.
Joe Lawlor
Staff Writer
Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people.
He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Maine scientists researching whether eye test could lead to early detection of Alzheimer’s
The Jackson Laboratory, Northern Light Health and University of Maine are collaborating on the research.
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Planned Parenthood in Maine seeking more state funding to offset budget cuts
The Republican budget bill targets federal funding for non-abortion services at Planned Parenthood.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
How Maine’s tobacco tax increase will impact public health, economy
While smokers argue they are being targeted, public health advocates are cheering ‘a significant victory.’
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Nation & World, Politics
Maine’s rural hospitals brace for impacts after Senate approves Trump Medicaid cuts
The sweeping policy bill approved by the U.S. Senate Tuesday is expected to cut off health coverage for tens of thousands of Maine residents, adding to financial pressures on the state’s already strained hospitals.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Sen. Collins explains her ‘no’ vote on Trump’s mega bill
The bill passed by one vote in the Senate and is now before the House.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Politics
Maine, other states consider forming regional vaccine advisory group
Several northeastern states, including Maine, New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut, are considering forming the group to counteract turmoil at the federal level.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Supreme Court allows states to block Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding
As Democrats control both the Legislature and the Blaine House, Maine appears extremely unlikely — for now — to stop Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood services.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmakers OK additional $3M for reproductive health care
The additional funding approved by the Legislature’s budget committee still needs to be supported by the Senate and signed by Gov. Mills.
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Maine’s hospitals say they’re under threat by proposed Medicaid cuts
Sen. Susan Collins, a key vote, has not indicated whether she will vote in favor of President Trump’s budget bill.