The National Woman’s Party led the fight for the 19th Amendment 100 years ago, but the work is not finished.
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Bill to force CMP takeover replaced with measure to explore options
A last-minute amendment turned a bill that could have created a consumer-owned electric utility in Maine into a proposal to study the matter and recommend legislation in 2021.
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Maine bill would help veterans discharged because of sexual orientation
The measure calls for Maine’s Bureau of Veterans Services to provide state benefits to veterans who received other-than-honorable discharges before the federal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ law was repealed in 2011.
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Bill to replace CMP with public entity faces key vote Friday
A legislative committee is set to decide whether to send the measure, which also would affect Versant Power, to the full Legislature.
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Republicans’ demands keep lawmakers sidelined, with hundreds of bills in limbo
The Democratic majority leaders want the Legislature to return for a special session, but Republicans insist that it be limited to curbing Gov. Janet Mills’ executive powers and responding to virus-related problems.
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Maine Legislature may return for special session
Legislative leaders are polling lawmakers to determine whether they want to hold a session this summer to address issues related to COVID-19.
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Our View: Maine’s internet privacy law survives legal challenge
A federal judge dismissed most of a lawsuit against the state, filed by internet service providers who want to sell customers’ personal information.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Party voters to choose nominees in 34 State House races
Republican voters will have to settle 9 State House primary races on July 14, while Democrats will select 25 nominees, including 7 races with 3 candidates each.
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Maine lawmakers urge colleagues to prioritize bills aimed at ending systemic racism
Reps. Rachel Talbot Ross and Craig Hickman want the Legislature to act quickly on bills held over from the March adjournment that would address racial disparity and discrimination.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Cost of reopening schools during pandemic could exceed $300 million
Maine’s education commissioner tells lawmakers that schools face a heavy lift in procuring personal protective equipment, expanding bus fleets and filling vacant positions.