Gov. Janet Mills acknowledges a ‘moral dilemma’ as she signs the bill to legalize medication-assisted suicide.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
In reversal, Maine House endorses national popular vote bill
But the measure faces more votes to determine whether Maine should join other states that hope to drop the Electoral College in choosing the president.
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Maine Community College System president: Governor’s bond package needed to boost Maine economy
Education and focused training are key to closing the workforce development gap.
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Maine Senate passes bipartisan prescription drug reform bills
One bill would allow Maine to negotiate to purchase drugs from Canada, while others would increase drug pricing transparency.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine House narrowly approves local option sales tax
The bill, which now goes to the Senate, would let municipalities levy 1% on restaurant meals and lodging if OK’d by local voters.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Democrats in Augusta shouldn’t let fear stop them from pursuing tax justice
Rolling back cuts for the wealthy will show that the party is committed to representing the interests of all Mainers.
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Gov. Mills signs bill to expand access to abortion services
The legislation, which Maine’s Democratic governor had introduced, will allow physician assistants and nurse practitioners to perform abortions or prescribe pregnancy-ending drugs.
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Maine House rejects proposals barring non-citizens from voting
Opponents said the 2 proposed constitutional amendments were unnecessary because state law already says only U.S. citizens can vote in ‘any election’ in Maine.
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Tribal sustenance fishing bill headed to Gov. Mills’ desk
The legislation would tighten Maine water quality standards in certain waterways with the long-term goal of protecting tribal members who exercise their sustenance fishing rights.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Recurring need to borrow shows trouble with Maine’s road system
Selling bonds to maintain a failing transportation system will not move our state in the right direction.