The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Bill Diamond of Windham, said he wants to ensure that discussions continue, and that the public gets input.
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Commentary: Proposed $23 million ‘pack tax’ won’t solve Maine’s recycling problems
Requiring businesses to compensate municipalities for the cost of recycling packaging simply shifts costs.
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Maine bill seeks to protect children from drone surveillance
The Legislative Council is expected to discuss Thursday whether to consider the proposal, given that the filing deadline has passed.
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Our View: Report on abuse of Marissa Kennedy leaves much still unknown
To prevent another death like hers, we need to know why so many people missed so many signs.
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Lawmakers push for money to strengthen Maine’s mental health crisis system
A bill before the Legislature would put roughly $1.2 million toward bolstering the state’s mental health system in the hopes of freeing county jails of the burden of caring for the state’s mentally ill.
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Lawmakers to propose intervention centers for mental health emergencies
Sen. Cathy Breen and Rep. Charlotte Warren will present recommendations Monday from a mental health working group and urge support for a bill to create four regional mental health centers.
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Sen. Woodsome: Public control isn’t the answer to concerns about Maine’s power utilities
A state takeover of CMP and Emera Maine risks higher debt, higher property taxes and disinvestment in the electric grid.
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Reps. Cloutier and Arata: It’s time to give Maine’s family caregivers a tax break
Our older population deserves our respect, and so do the hardworking Mainers who care for them.
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Our View: Maine should lower the high cost of cash bail
Holding people in jail before trial is hurting taxpayers and incarcerated individuals.
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Lawmakers want to put $8.5 million toward addressing ‘crisis’ in Maine home-care industry
The proposal comes weeks after a large home-care provider for elderly and disabled people announced it will close in April, in part because of low reimbursement rates for workers.