The governor tells the Environment and Natural Resources Committee that Maine will need to diversify its industries and find new sources of energy in response to climate change.
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Lawmakers urged to help revive UMaine-led offshore wind project
Legislators hear testimony on a bill that would direct the Maine Public Utilities Commission to approve a long-term power contract for two experimental floating offshore wind turbines.
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Commentary: Anti-Electoral College move a mistake for Maine
The Maine House should not follow the Maine Senate’s lead on a bill to radically change the presidential election process.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Importing Canadian drugs will help Mainers stay healthy
L.D. 1272 will cut costs, allowing people to buy the prescription medication they need.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Maine Senate endorses bill to elect president by popular vote
The measure, which now heads to the House, reflects a growing movement among states to drop the centuries-old Electoral College system.
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Power companies and their critics clash over proposal for consumer-owned utility
Recent frustrations with CMP sparked a legislative proposal to form a public power authority in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine Senate reverses course, ends religious exemption for vaccines
The bill – expected to be signed by Gov. Mills – is one of the most controversial to move through the Legislature in recent years.
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Bill to make MaineCare cover abortions headed for passage after close vote in Senate
Gov. Mills is expected to sign the measure, which the House passed last week.
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Commentary: Maine towns should have a say in for-profit transmission projects
L.D. 1383 – requiring local approval for eminent domain in proposals like the CMP corridor – would protect towns and property owners.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should have open primaries
This election reform would let more people get involved earlier in the political process