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PublishedMarch 20, 2019
Bill seeks to expand Maine’s ranked-choice voting to presidential elections
The legislation would extend the balloting system to the primaries, if political parties choose to adopt them, and presidential general elections.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2019
Commentary: Gov. Mills’ budget raises concerns about unsustainable taxes and spending
There's little room in the $8 billion-plus proposal to accommodate the unexpected.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2019
Maine senator revives ‘red flag’ bill to allow confiscation of guns from people who pose threat
The measure sponsored by Democrat Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth would allow police and family members to seek a court order to temporarily disarm someone in mental health crisis.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2019
Dozens weigh in on whether to study greenhouse gas impact of CMP power line
Supporters are skeptical that Central Maine Power's proposal for a 145-mile transmission line connecting Quebec with Massachusetts will reduce emissions of gases tied to climate change.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2019
Panel rejects Maine bill to require labels for foods made with nanotechnology
Technologists and members of the Maine food industry cautioned that requiring such a label could make the state an exception in a country where no such labels exist.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2019
Seasonal gas tax targeting tourists in Maine may be a tough sell
A Gorham lawmaker's bill would increase the tax 23% between June and November, but tourism officials warn it might keep visitors away.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2019
Patients ask Legislature to restrict insurers’ control over medications
But an insurance industry representative argues that a bill to regulate 'step therapy' would favor 'costlier, but no more therapeutically effective, brand name drugs.'
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PublishedMarch 14, 2019
Former lawmaker pleads not guilty to charges of fraudulently obtaining hunting licenses
Jeffrey Pierce, a Republican from Dresden, reportedly hunted multiple times with firearms over the years despite a felony drug conviction that prevents him from possessing guns.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2019
Mills brings back bill that would expand access to abortion
The legislation would make Maine the 9th state to authorize health care practitioners other than physicians to perform procedures, removing a barrier to reproductive health services in rural areas.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2019
Panel rejects bill that would require all police in Maine to wear body cameras
The Legislature's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously against the measure, which many police officials opposed.
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