One new law – subject to federal approval – would let Maine act as a wholesaler to import prescription drugs from Canada.
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Our View: New Maine panel will take deeper look at deadly force
Studying police shootings could lead to better procedures that make the officers and the public safer.
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Lawmakers reject ‘red flag’ gun bill, but alternative may have a better chance
The bill is one of 2 measures that aim to separate potentially dangerous people from their guns – but by different processes.
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Our View: Maine budget’s drama-free passage a good sign
Our system doesn’t require everyone to agree on everything, but it’s most effective when the parties work together.
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Gov. Mills signs 2-year state budget totaling nearly $8 billion
Lawmakers complete work on the bipartisan budget several days before the Legislature’s scheduled adjournment, unlike 2 years ago, when political fighting led to a brief government shutdown.
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Our View: Welcome home, asylum seekers
The short-term disruption of a large number of immigrants should not obscure the real meaning of this event.
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Maine Legislature approves new state budget of nearly $8 billion
The 2-year spending package includes many, but not all, of the initiatives proposed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, and lawmakers from both parties speak of a new level of civility in Maine government.
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Our View: On migrants, state should follow Portland’s lead
Helping asylum seekers now will pay off for Maine’s future.