A bill before lawmakers is proposing $6.18 million in new annual funding for family planning services including birth control, cancer screenings and gynecological care.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Money from New England grid operator could be used to promote electric vehicle subsidies in Maine
Transportation accounts for nearly half of the carbon emissions in Maine and expanding electric vehicle use would help the state achieve its target of reducing greenhouse gases by 45% in 5 years.
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Direct care workers fight for restoration of cost-of-living increases in Maine budget
The cost-of-living adjustments were canceled in 2025 for budgetary reasons and were not included in Gov. Mills’ two-year budget proposal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Mainers are howling about coyote hunting proposal
A legislative committee in Augusta got an earful from both sides about a bill that would limit coyote hunting.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Increased stipends for child care workers saved by Maine lawmakers, at least for now
The Health and Human Services committee voted Wednesday to take Gov. Janet Mills’ proposed cuts to a child care supplement program out of the state’s 2-year budget.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Politics
Maine lawmaker wants MaineCare to cover Ozempic and other weight loss drugs
The Mills administration is opposed to the legislation, citing the cost of the popular drugs.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Politics
With time running out, Maine lawmakers play chicken over supplemental budget
The state has notified medical providers that serve low-income patients to expect lower MaineCare reimbursements if lawmakers can’t reach an agreement by March 12.
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Maine Republicans argue women’s rights are threatened by transgender policy
Gov. Janet Mills is standing her ground against President Donald Trump’s demand that the state drop the policy, saying the president is claiming executive power that he doesn’t have.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Politics
Maine lawmakers once again weigh creating trial deadlines in criminal cases
This is the 3rd time lawmakers are considering a ‘speedy trial’ bill that would force courts to dismiss cases if a defendant waits too long for trial.
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Students, advocates urge Maine lawmakers to protect children from online ‘doxxing’
Publicly identifying or publishing private information about a student can negatively impact not only their mental health and safety but that of the entire school communities, supporters told a legislative committee.