One of the laws makes Maine the first state to apply strict limits to facial recognition technology.
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Supporters, foes weigh in on utility bill on governor’s desk
Supporters of a proposal to scrap Central Maine Power and Versant Power and replace them with a consumer-owned utility say they’re prepared to force a referendum if the bill is vetoed by Gov. Janet Mills
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New Maine law prohibits offshore wind farms in state waters
But the compromise still encourages the development of offshore wind technology in federal waters off Maine.
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Maine health care advocates cheer legislative victories
But their satisfaction at securing new MaineCare dental benefits, an insulin safety net and higher pay for direct care workers is tempered by failures to ban flavored tobacco and rein in drug prices.
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Commentary: People of Maine ready to take next step toward public power
Gov. Mills should sign L.D. 1708 and give Mainers a say in how and where they get their electricity.
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Maine lawmakers approve landmark recycling reform bill
If signed by Gov. Janet Mills, the bill would make private companies partly responsible for the cost of disposing of packaging waste and improving the state’s recycling system.
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Supporters of tribal gaming bill fail to override Mills veto
The House voted 80-53 to override the governor’s opposition to a bill restoring gaming rights lost in a 1980 legal settlement with the state, short of the two-thirds margin needed.
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Legislature passes consumer-owned utility bill after Maine Senate reverses course
But supporters would have to pick up additional votes to override a likely veto from Gov. Janet Mills, who has expressed concerns about the buyout of CMP and Versant Power’s assets.
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Legislature passes $900 million state budget update
The bill gained broad bipartisan support for the package, which includes $300 direct payments to Mainers who worked through the pandemic.
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Janet Mills says no to making Maine first in nation to decriminalize prostitution for its victims
The governor this week vetoed a bill that sought to increase penalties for buying sex and drop them for selling sex.