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Former state Republican chairman seeks return to Maine Senate in 2020

Rick Bennett of Oxford has registered as a Clean Elections candidate.

Democrats, who hold a Senate majority, say they’ll focus on health care, property taxes, energy independence and protecting workers’ rights.

by Anne Carney October 15, 2019October 14, 2019

Expanding Children’s Health Insurance Program eligibility will make kids healthier and ease the financial burden on their families.

They will meet this month to decide which measures will be taken up in the second half of the legislative session.

Mainers for Health and Parental Choice spent more than $70,000 to a consultant it hired to oversee the collection of voters’ signatures.

by Jess Fay and Henry Ingwersen October 3, 2019October 2, 2019

It’s heartening that Maine will be phasing out the use of toxic PFAS in food packaging, but that’s just a first step.

The agencies also challenge a new state law that limits the reporting of medical debt.

by The Editorial Board September 29, 2019December 27, 2019

A commitment to innovation creates an opportunity for the state to have an outsize impact on a global problem.

by Joe H. Pickering Jr. September 29, 2019December 27, 2019

The current system gives presidential nomination power to the parties and takes it away from the people.

Ultimately, we can’t maintain a viable road system without raising more money.