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PublishedApril 5, 2019
Proposed ban on offshore oil and gas drilling endorsed by Maine committee
But some question the value of a bill to prohibit oil and gas exploration in state-owned waters that are devoid of oil and gas reserves.
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PublishedApril 5, 2019
Maine Compass: CMP corridor’s climate claims don’t hold up to scrutiny
The Maine DEP should do an independent review of the proposal's impact on greenhouse-gas emissions.
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PublishedApril 4, 2019
Maine House votes to ban foam food, beverage containers statewide
The bill, which faces additional votes in both the House and Senate, follow bans enacted in several Maine communities.
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PublishedApril 3, 2019
Lawmakers endorse bill to protect student loan borrowers
Sen. Eloise Vitelli's proposal for a ‘Student Loan Bill of Rights’ move to the House and Senate with unanimous committee support.
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PublishedApril 2, 2019
Bill to address the gender pay gap heads to Mills’ desk
Supporters say the measure addresses the discrepancy by prohibiting employers from asking about an applicant's wage history.
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PublishedApril 2, 2019
Bill would protect domestic violence survivors from economic toll that abusers take
Advocates and survivors tell lawmakers that many women suffer lasting financial and emotional damage from abusers who manipulate the money in a relationship.
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PublishedApril 1, 2019
Advocates make case for bill to legalize ‘safe injection’ sites in Maine
They say that giving drug users a medically supervised place to use drugs would reduce overdose deaths and public health concerns while helping guide users into treatment. But such facilities are illegal under federal law.
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PublishedApril 1, 2019
Commentary: Lowering Maine’s estate tax exemption would further shift tax burden to middle class
Proposals to broaden the state levy would slash investment in our workforce and economy.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2019
Maine lawmakers reject bill to study tackle-football age limit
A legislative committee votes unanimously against the bill because a similar group is already doing the work.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2019
Maine Voices: It’s time for nonviolent offenders to receive a second chance
Mainers convicted of low-level crimes should be able to clear their records and move on with their lives.
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