The Medical Examiner’s Office says 277 Mainers died from drug overdoses in the first 9 months of 2019, putting the state on track to surpass the total for 2018.
Gov. Janet Mills
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
House upholds veto of bill to let candidates put their nicknames on ballot
Rep. ‘Billy Bob’ Faulkingham, the bill’s sponsor, says many voters in his district wouldn’t recognize his given name.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Mills’ gambling veto is paternalism at its worst
The governor of Maine presumes she knows more than the people of Maine about what would be good for them.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Better, more affordable health insurance in store for Maine if Gov. Mills’ coverage bill becomes law
Contrary to a recent op-ed. a new bill won’t raise premiums, and it will capture savings, says Maine’s DHHS commissioner and insurance superintendent.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Sweeping recommendations would overhaul Maine’s Indian land claims act
A task force outlines steps to restore the sovereignty that tribal leaders say was lost in the landmark 1980 law.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Times Record
Maine will double its rebate on certain heat pumps for homeowners
Rebates from the Efficiency Maine trust will increase from $500 to $1,000 for the first heat pump installed in a home if it meets the criteria for high performance and efficiency.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Gov. Mills’ sports betting veto was the right call
Maine should be in no hurry to further expand gambling in the state.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Mills to point out her priorities in State of the State adress Jan. 21
Maine’s governor will highlight the achievements of her administration in 2019 and is expected to talk about the challenges facing the state and goals for 2020.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mills’ health care plan is a good first step, but it may not be enough
Intricacies of the marketplace mean that insurance will become more expensive for most small groups and many middle-class families.
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Mills vetoes bill to legalize sports betting in Maine
The bill, 1 of 3 the governor vetoed, was among 40 she had held since the close of the session in June. She allowed 24 to become law without her signature, and 13 others were recalled for changes by the Legislature.