Tuesday’s vote marks initial approval of the measure, which would make Maine the 8th state to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with prescribed medication.
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State lawmakers will move forward on proposed workers’ comp reform
Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature have failed so far to reach an agreement on the changes.
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Maine cities and towns may get the chance to collect local sales taxes
The Legislature’s Taxation Committee narrowly approved a bill to let municipalities add a 1 percent tax on sales of meals and lodgings.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Maine Legislature heading into crunch time
Majority Democrats in Augusta are moving major pieces of legislation that will push the state further to the left.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine lawmakers should pass broad ‘red flag’ bill
But taking guns away from people in crisis is no substitute for making mental health services more widely accessible.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Public pre-K expansion worthy of support
Legislators should follow the Education Committee’s lead and support making this important program accessible to all of Maine’s early learners.
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Committee’s split shows details will be key to legalizing sports betting
Debates are likely on the floor of the Legislature over a bill to allow online wagering, set a 2-tiered tax rate and allow on-premises betting at 11 locations.
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Maine Voices: Our state constitution should prohibit sex discrimination
Passing L.D. 433 would give Mainers the chance to vote on constitutional protections against sex-based bias.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Lawmakers seek to track, reduce schools’ use of restraint and seclusion
A recent report by the nonprofit Disability Rights Maine found that use of physical restraint or seclusion jumped 60% in 4 years in Maine schools.
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Financially strapped EMS providers ask state for funding increase
A bill that’s headed to the Legislature would boost Medicare reimbursement rates for Maine’s ambulance services, some of which are struggling to survive.