Advocates and survivors tell lawmakers that many women suffer lasting financial and emotional damage from abusers who manipulate the money in a relationship.
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Advocates make case for bill to legalize ‘safe injection’ sites in Maine
They say that giving drug users a medically supervised place to use drugs would reduce overdose deaths and public health concerns while helping guide users into treatment. But such facilities are illegal under federal law.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Lowering Maine’s estate tax exemption would further shift tax burden to middle class
Proposals to broaden the state levy would slash investment in our workforce and economy.
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Maine lawmakers reject bill to study tackle-football age limit
A legislative committee votes unanimously against the bill because a similar group is already doing the work.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s time for nonviolent offenders to receive a second chance
Mainers convicted of low-level crimes should be able to clear their records and move on with their lives.
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Our View: In Maine and in Washington, student lending practices need oversight
Borrowers are getting buried by rising costs and compounding fees.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Dozens on both sides debate bill to require MaineCare coverage for abortion services
Opponents raise moral objections, while proponents say the effort – supported by Democrats and independents – would improve access for low-income women.
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Mayors ask lawmakers to let cities and towns raise revenue with local sales taxes
Bills considered Wednesday would allow municipalities to increase the sales tax within their borders. Opponents say the new taxes would hurt businesses.
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Maine Compass: Maine values mean that MaineCare needs to cover abortion care
Access to the full range of reproductive health options is vital to a woman’s ability to decide her own future.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Lawmakers advocate for improvements to Maine’s lead testing program
Bills before the Health and Human Services Committee would mandate testing for all of Maine’s 1- and 2-year-olds.