The short, election year session is typically a time for the majority party to consolidate power, not promote radical change.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Jackson: It is time to hold opioid manufacturers accountable
Companies that distribute millions of doses of potentially deadly drugs in Maine should pay the cost of fixing the problems this has caused through higher license fees.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine tribal leaders press for changes to 1980 settlement agreement
As the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act approaches its 40th anniversary, they say it has failed to respect tribal sovereignty and is holding them back economically.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Districts digesting new school nutrition laws, and their costs
Several new laws that affect school nutrition programs will have Maine school districts retool the way they feed students to avoid ‘food shaming’ while providing nutritious meals.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Republicans helped Gov. Mills have a successful session
GOP lawmakers should now stick together and insist on a transportation-only bond package.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Berry: Time to speak up on CMP’s billing errors, service shortcomings and proposed rate hikes
The PUC is taking the unusual step of holding public witness hearings; the first one will take place Tuesday in Portland.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mills right to take time with nursing home funding
Elder care facilities need help, but there’s no reason to put future funding in doubt.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
New law is aimed at easing burden of homelessness on Portland
But the president of the Maine Welfare Directors Association doesn’t believe Sen. Ben Chipman’s bill will have much of an impact on service center communities such as Portland and Bangor.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Tribal courts should get assault cases
Native crime victims can be better protected by tribal courts without violating non-Native defendants’ rights.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republican lawmakers and Mills spar over nursing home funding
The legislators criticize the governor for delaying action on a funding bill, but the Democrat says it would have set reimbursement rates too high to qualify for federal matching funds.