The legislation would allow abortions to be performed after viability of the fetus as long as a physician determines it is necessary.
Gov. Janet Mills
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Mills considers stockpiling abortion pills in wake of court rulings
Mifepristone, which is used in medication abortion, could be removed from the market as soon as Friday.
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Gov. Mills tests positive for COVID-19
Sunday’s announcement represents the second time Maine’s governor has contracted COVID-19 within the past year.
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Legislature works to fix, or eliminate, popular property tax relief program
The program, which lets some homeowners age 65 and older freeze their bills, has the unintended effect of helping the wealthiest Mainers. Eight separate bills seek a remedy.
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Jim Fossel: Maine Republicans must make life difficult for Democrats
When it comes to responding to the state budget process, many options are open to the minority party in Augusta.
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Gov. Mills signs baseline budget passed on party-line vote
While Republicans were unified in their opposition to the move, Mills said it was necessary to avoid a potential shutdown.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Gov. Mills remains committed to progress with tribal nations
The Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act was a thorough and significant breakthrough. That isn’t to to say, 40 years later, that it should not be changed.
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Democrats advance majority budget after talks with Republicans break down
Republicans had sought $200 million in income tax cuts for low- and middle-income Mainers, a goal one lawmaker said Democrats ‘flatly rejected.’
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Democrats move to pass baseline budget to prevent chance of state shutdown
The move would allow continued debate about whether to increase spending or cut taxes, or both.
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Douglas Rooks: For Gov. Mills, an invitation to dance with the Maine tribes
There is a way forward for the governor if she wants to show she can collaborate with the Wabanaki.