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PublishedJune 4, 2019
Bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging headed to Mills’ desk
The bill would allow the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to prohibit use of PFAS and phthalates in food packaging as early as January 2022.
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PublishedJune 3, 2019
Lawmakers nearing agreement on state budget with more money for cities and towns
An increase in revenue sharing will reduce pressure on property tax rates, but lawmakers are divided on funding levels for UMaine, the community colleges and Maine Maritime Academy.
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PublishedJune 3, 2019
Maine Legislature inches toward deal on new state budget
Members of both parties express confidence an agreement could be reached, but sticking points remain on Gov. Janet Mill's $8 billion, two-year proposal.
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PublishedJune 2, 2019
Jim Fossel: Any gun bill compromise would be a bad deal
Republicans should stand their ground and fight any initiative that would enable the confiscation of firearms.
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PublishedMay 30, 2019
Maine Voices: Working together to fight climate change, Mainers can make a difference
It's time to mobilize for the common good, like our forebears did on the homefront during WWII and the Patriots do today.
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PublishedMay 29, 2019
Mills, tribes take step toward ending years-long dispute over sustenance fishing
A bill would create a 'sustenance fishing' designation aimed at reducing pollution levels on waterways that are important to Maine's 4 tribes.
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PublishedMay 29, 2019
Bill signing makes Maine 17th state to ban ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
The new law will prohibit counselors, therapists and other licensed professionals in Maine from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors.
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PublishedMay 28, 2019
New law to make Maine first state with paid sick time that covers more than getting sick
The law, effective Jan. 1, 2021, will require businesses with 10 or more employees to give their workers as much 40 hours of paid time yearly for illness or family emergencies.
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PublishedMay 28, 2019
Mills nominates energy veteran to chair Public Utilities Commission
Former state Senate Majority Leader Phil Bartlett is an attorney and former chairman of the Maine Democratic Party.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Mills to host opioid response summit in July
Participants will include Michael Botticelli, President Obama's drug czar, and Sam Quinones, author of ‘Dreamland,’ an influential book on the opioid epidemic.
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