The measure includes $38 million more for Maine’s public schools, funding for coronavirus response and dozens of other new initiatives.
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Maine lawmakers, governor reach bipartisan deal on $73 million coronavirus response
The new spending bill is $52 million less than the supplemental budget Gov. Janet Mills proposed last month, reflecting concern about potential impacts to the Maine economy.
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In response to virus, Maine Legislature to adjourn on Tuesday
Legislators will consider bills related to the coronavirus outbreak and then wrap up their session.
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Lawmakers urged to repeal provision allowing secrecy in police use of surveillance tools
Two legislators introduced the measure after the Maine Sunday Telegram reported that state police are using a provision in Maine law to conceal whether they are using technologies capable of mass surveillance of citizens.
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Scarborough, Bridgton chiefs: Jailing Mainers for drug use or possession won’t solve addiction problem
Instead, we should prioritize making treatment, housing, health care and community support available to all who need them.
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Gov. Mills eyes budget adjustments in response to virus’ economic impacts
A recent state revenue forecast that predicted a $40 million increase in revenues did not take the coronavirus pandemic into account.
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Our View: Lawmakers right to tweak Maine’s vaccine law
Voters overwhelmingly support immunization requirements, but diseases can’t spread among online-only students.
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Maine Voices: Vision for regional greenway development includes current, future train passage
L.D. 2124 would ensure that unused Maine rail corridors don’t stay stagnant indefinitely.
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Lawmakers urged to borrow funds for roads and high-speed internet
The bill, which would also need voter approval, would funnel $90 million to the state’s highway fund and $15 million towards the expansion of high-speed internet for parts of rural Maine.
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Maine trade groups lash out against proposed increase in overtime pay eligibility
A bill in the Legislature would allow thousands more salaried workers in Maine to earn overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours a week.