The proposal from Senate President Mattie Daughtry also includes one-time funding for a program that helps families pay for child care, but the Mills administration has expressed concerns about the cost.
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Hannah Pingree to step down from Mills administration
Pingree has been mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate for governor and said Thursday she is ‘exploring’ future options.
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Sen. Collins presses RFK Jr. during Senate hearing on health budget
The contentious hearing included several tense exchanges between Kennedy, the health and human services secretary, and Senate Democrats.
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Wabanaki tribe reclaims seat in Maine House as relations improve
A new representative for the Houlton Band of Maliseets was sworn in Wednesday to take a seat left vacant for the past 7 years.
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Maine joins 2 more multistate lawsuits against Trump administration
The latest suits come after 2 federal agencies threatened to cut off federal funding unless states support federal immigration enforcement actions.
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Maine lawmakers clash over proposal to declare Jan. 6 a ‘day to remember’
The proposal, which would create a day honoring democracy in light of the Jan. 6, 2021 riots, generated heated debate before passing 74-65 in a party-line vote.
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Jared Golden may face a Democratic primary in Maine’s 2nd District
State Auditor and former Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says he’s considering whether to seek the Democratic nomination to represent the 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Portland charter school would serve multilingual, disabled students — if lawmakers don’t intervene
The Legislature’s education committee has unanimously approved lowering Maine’s cap on the number of charter schools. It could spell trouble for a new middle and high school specializing in vulnerable populations.
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Maine crime victims could lose ‘safety net’ of services without major state investment
Resources like 24-hour hotlines, emergency shelters and legal advocacy could all be at risk if Maine doesn’t figure out how to make up for millions lost in federal funding for victim services.
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Advocates urge state to shore up Maine’s child care system
Funding for the system has been caught up in a budget fight between Gov. Janet Mills and Democratic lawmakers.