The hearings Thursday come as the Trump administration has sued Maine over its policy allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls sports, adding to the intensity of debate at the State House.
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Survivors of Lewiston mass shooting urge Maine Legislature to fund support center
Lawmakers heard emotional testimony about a bill that would provide $3.4 million to keep the Maine Resiliency Center open, especially since the status of a federal grant is uncertain.
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Emergency bill would restore full MaineCare payments to hospitals
House Democrats tried to bypass the usual committee review process to fast-track floor votes on the bipartisan measure — a shortcut that drew Republican criticism and jeopardized the bill.
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Maine lawmakers clash over future of MaineCare as federal cuts are proposed
Democrats in the Legislature gathered to speak out against proposed federal cuts to Medicaid, while Republicans blamed state Democrats, saying the state program is unsustainable.
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Maine raises legal age of marriage after bill becomes law without Mills signature
A bill prohibiting minors from getting married without parental consent became law Tuesday without the signature of Gov. Janet Mills.
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Portland sues Maine DHHS over General Assistance cuts for homeless shelters
The complaint seeks to stop the state health department from implementing a new rule that slashes millions of dollars in reimbursement for the state’s largest homeless shelter.
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Airport security to start asking for Real IDs on Wednesday; enforcement likely to lag
Privacy concerns kept many Mainers from getting the enhanced identification, raising the possibility of travel disruptions and airport delays if the mandate is strictly enforced.
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Angus King III, son of US senator, announces campaign for Maine governor
King, a Portland Democrat, joins what is likely to be a crowded field of candidates seeking to replace Gov. Janet Mills, who is prevented from seeking reelection because of term limits.
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Medical cannabis industry organizes against Maine proposals to test for mold, track plants
Maine is the only state in the country that doesn’t mandate testing for mold, yeast, chemicals or heavy metal in its medical marijuana. The state’s medical growers are fighting to keep it that way.
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Maine joins multistate lawsuit challenging cuts to U.S. health agency
The latest lawsuit against the Trump administration by Maine and 18 other states asks the courts to reverse staffing and program cuts at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.