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PublishedApril 29, 2025
Camden lawmaker proposes increase in state fines for improper pesticide use
The bill, submitted in response to a high-profile case in 2022, would raise fines from $1,500 per violation to $25,000 — and more if the violator is shown to have benefited or committed prior violations.
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PublishedApril 24, 2025
Proposal for passenger rail to Bangor loses steam in committee
The Legislature's transportation committee says LD 487 'ought not to pass,' especially without assured funding from the Trump administration.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2025
Health care groups push to roll back miscarriage reporting requirements
A MaineHealth official said the current data is ‘underreported and inaccurate.’
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PublishedMarch 23, 2025
Maine teacher shortage prompts multipronged approach
Efforts are underway to raise pay, bolster a UMaine training program and reduce barriers to certification.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2025
Maine homeless advocates, emergency shelters call for more state funding
A bill before lawmakers would raise funding for shelters by $5 million, but the Mills administration has said it can't identify revenues to support it.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2025
Laurel Libby turns muzzle into megaphone in transgender competition debate
'I think it was a huge misstep,’ the Auburn Republican said in an interview, referring to House Democrats' vote last week to censure her.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2025
Maine lawmakers get 61% pay increase
The raises were approved by the previous Legislature, which also voted to increase the salary of the next governor who will be elected in 2026.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2024
The latest on recounts in legislative races, Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
Four recounts in state legislative races have so far confirmed the election night winners, all Democrats.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2024
State commission responding to storm damage explores public flood insurance
Only 1.3% of all homes and buildings in Maine are covered under the National Flood Insurance Program and participation has fallen sharply over the past 15 years.
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PublishedMay 12, 2024
After uncertainty and a bit of Democratic infighting, the 131st Maine Legislature adjourns
Senate Democrats passed 80 additional spending bills, despite protests by Gov. Janet Mills. The House, however, voted to adjourn without taking the bills up.
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