A legislative committee spikes six firearm-safety bills, and Gov. Mills is watering down the ‘red flag’ measure.
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Committee rejects proposed tax on water bottler Poland Spring
A bill to charge a per-gallon tax on water extracted for bottling appears destined to suffer the same fate as previous measures targeting Poland Spring.
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Bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions is closer to passage
The bill, which has the support of Gov. Janet Mills but still faces votes in the Senate, comes at a time when other states are restricting access to abortion.
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District attorney drops misdemeanor charges against former Maine lawmaker
Former Republican state Rep. Jeffrey Pierce was charged with failing to disclose a 1983 felony conviction when he obtained a hunting license.
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Maine Voices: Consumer utility takeover will break CMP/Iberdrola stranglehold
Rep. Seth Berry’s bill offers an alternative to monopolies that provide poor service and raise rates.
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Our View: Climate council would guide necessary changes
After 8 years of inaction, Maine needs to make good decisions on both the legislative and regulatory levels.
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Tax rate still unresolved in Maine proposal to legalize sports betting
Maine is among more than 20 states hoping to capitalize on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that legalized gambling on sporting events.
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Maine lawmakers could wrap up budget soon, perhaps without much fuss
If so, it would be a change from some of the contentious budget negotiations of the recent past.
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Our View: Juvenile justice bill would keep kids out of prison
Mental health and drug disorders don’t get better behind bars. Maine judges should treat incarceration as a last resort.
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Commentary: Mainers Feeding Mainers is growing businesses, supporting communities in rural Maine
But without ongoing state funding, the partnership between farmers and hunger-relief programs faces an uncertain future.