Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden says he can no longer support a congressional ban on using federal health care money to pay for abortions.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Senate sends plastic-bag ban to governor
If the bill becomes law, Maine could become the third state to ban single-use plastic bags, starting in April 2020.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
House votes to tighten utility rules on eminent domain
The bill was prompted by Central Maine Power’s proposal to build a high-voltage transmission line through western Maine, although it may not affect that project.
Posted inBusiness, Lifestyle, Maine, Politics
Gov. Mills signs nation’s strictest internet privacy protection bill
A legal challenge is expected to the law, which will prevent internet service providers from selling or sharing customers’ personal information without permission.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Bill to fund needle exchanges in Maine awaits funding
Lawmakers have passed a bill to direct $1.7 million to boost needle exchange programs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Bill to study emissions from CMP hydropower project fails
The proposal had backing from critics of the proposed 145-mile transmission line in western Maine.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine rules to limit insurers’ control over prescriptions go to governor’s desk
The Senate approves a bill that would limit ‘fail-first’ practices, which advocates say force patients to try less effective medications.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Bill to ban minors from tanning beds goes to governor
While foes say the bill will harm the state’s nearly 200 tanning businesses, supporters cite research that indicates teens overexposed to ultraviolet run a greater risk of skin cancer later in life.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Proposed alternative to ‘red flag’ gun bill draws broad support
Both the original and a compromise proposal seek to keep firearms from people who pose a threat.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Lawmakers urged to save advanced placement program for students in rural Maine
The AP4ALL program is targeted for elimination by the state Department of Education, but supporters say it provides important access to courses for students in smaller schools.