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PublishedMay 24, 2019
Committee’s split shows details will be key to legalizing sports betting
Debates are likely on the floor of the Legislature over a bill to allow online wagering, set a 2-tiered tax rate and allow on-premises betting at 11 locations.
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PublishedMay 24, 2019
Maine Voices: Our state constitution should prohibit sex discrimination
Passing L.D. 433 would give Mainers the chance to vote on constitutional protections against sex-based bias.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Lawmakers seek to track, reduce schools’ use of restraint and seclusion
A recent report by the nonprofit Disability Rights Maine found that use of physical restraint or seclusion jumped 60% in 4 years in Maine schools.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Financially strapped EMS providers ask state for funding increase
A bill that's headed to the Legislature would boost Medicare reimbursement rates for Maine's ambulance services, some of which are struggling to survive.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Senate vote sends bill to end vaccine exemptions to governor’s desk
A recent measles case in Maine was cited by both supporters and opponents of the measure to end all non-medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Maine Voices: Conservation bond hunting-trapping mandate usurps local control
Land for Maine's Future's purse strings should not be tied to the wishes of a small minority of Mainers.
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PublishedMay 22, 2019
Our View: Sometimes, the best Rx is a healthy diet
Doctors are helping patients, and saving money, by prescribing nutritious food along with drugs.
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PublishedMay 22, 2019
Rep. Carney: New bill aims to fight financial exploitation of older Mainers
L.D. 316 would raise 4 crimes to felonies when perpetrated against vulnerable adults.
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PublishedMay 22, 2019
Maine Voices: Augusta fails to recognize that gun injuries, deaths are a public safety crisis
A legislative committee spikes six firearm-safety bills, and Gov. Mills is watering down the 'red flag' measure.
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PublishedMay 21, 2019
Committee rejects proposed tax on water bottler Poland Spring
A bill to charge a per-gallon tax on water extracted for bottling appears destined to suffer the same fate as previous measures targeting Poland Spring.
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