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Abortion providers, critics split on Mills’ bill to expand access to services
Proposed by Gov. Janet Mills and sponsored by House Speaker Sara Gideon, the bill would allow physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses to perform abortions.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Conversion therapy should be part of the past
The state of Maine should no longer put its stamp of approval on this abhorrent practice.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Keep public school options open for Maine children
Caps on the number of and enrollment at charter institutions would restrict opportunities to learn.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes climate council to pursue emissions, energy goals
Following up on earlier pledges, the governor proposes setting ambitious goals for reducing Maine’s greenhouse gas emissions and obtaining electricity from renewable energy sources.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Internet privacy bill gains support of legislative committee
The measure would require companies that provide internet service in Maine to get permission from customers before selling or sharing any of their online data.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine Senate passes bill to ban Native American school mascots
The measure, which comes after a divisive, years-long debate in Skowhegan, has now received initial approval in both chambers of the Legislature.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Texts and calls could save jail costs
A doctor or dentist does not rely on patients’ memories to make sure they keep their appointments. The courts shouldn’t, either.
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Bill would curb data selling by Maine internet service providers
Lawmakers are scheduled to take up a measure Tuesday that would require Maine internet service providers to obtain consent before sharing customer data with a third party.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Open-primary bill will make election system more inclusive
Allowing independent voters to cast primary ballots will continue our state’s proud tradition of reform.