But people in recovery, medical providers, faith groups, legislators and advocates overwhelmingly support the proposal to make drug possession only a civil violation.
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Committee recommends stricter water standards for ‘forever chemicals’
The proposal would set an interim standard of 20 parts per trillion for PFAS in drinking water, in line with several other New England states and lower than the current federal health advisory level.
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Sen. Stewart: With state surpluses predicted through 2024, raising taxes is a bad idea
We need another way to shift money from government accounts to people’s pockets, not vice versa.
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Maine lawmakers could limit or eliminate legal protection for law enforcement
The Legislature heard opposing arguments Thursday on bills to change qualified immunity, a legal standard that protects police officers from lawsuits.
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Come up with new safety rules, legislators tell funeral home regulators
Lawmakers said they want rules that would keep drivers safe when they are transporting bodies in Maine.
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DHHS: Maine does not need a stand-alone child welfare department
A bill before the Legislature would interfere with positive change in protecting vulnerable children, says the head of the Office of Child and Family Services.
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Maine Voices: We need a public health approach to substance use
L.D. 967, L.D. 994 and LR 1817 would prioritize the health and well-being of our neighbors and community members, not their punishment.
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Sen. Diamond: Maine needs a new state department to protect children
L.D. 1263 would transition the Office of Child and Family Services into a stand-alone agency, allowing for proper funding and more transparency.
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New state revenue forecast puts budget solidly in the black
The forecast released Tuesday shows the state will end the current fiscal year on June 30 with a more than $461 million surplus.
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Advocates push bills aimed at easing Maine’s housing crisis
A group of southern Maine lawmakers and other allies support proposals to bolster eviction protections for tenants and improve the supply of affordable housing.