Elder care facilities need help, but there’s no reason to put future funding in doubt.
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Republican lawmakers and Mills spar over nursing home funding
The legislators criticize the governor for delaying action on a funding bill, but the Democrat says it would have set reimbursement rates too high to qualify for federal matching funds.
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Legal sports betting gets scratched, at least for now, as governor puts legislation on hold
Gov. Janet Mills says she held 39 measures because of technical problems, conflicts with existing laws or concerns about costs.
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Police and motorists prepare for ban on handling phones while driving
The state law against holding a cellphone or other device while driving is set to take effect in mid-September.
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Our View: Build a better child welfare system – finally
The attention the system gets after a high-profile case should not be allowed to fade.
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‘Wasn’t a bad session’ in Augusta for business, says state chamber
Gov. Janet Mills and the Democratic-controlled Legislature proved willing to both listen and compromise on potentially tough issues for Maine’s business community, chamber executives said.
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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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Maine Legislature draws close to adjournment but key battles remain
Lawmakers due to adjourn for the year Wednesday worked well into the night Tuesday to finish their work, but several major votes remain before they can call it quits.
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Maine House rejects bill to increase estate tax
The 70-75 vote against lowering the excluded amount from $5.6 million to $2 million comes after a short debate.
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Maine House kills bill to require background checks for private gun sales
The measure would have required private gun sellers to obtain background checks on buyers from federally licensed firearms dealers.