Phil Curran fought for a law to curb discrimination against Catholics, and the Irish flag flew briefly over the State House.
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Legislative panel divided on ‘red flag’ gun bill
Some Democrats on the Judiciary Committee want to move ahead with the proposal, but others lean toward establishing a blue ribbon commission.
Legislative panel votes to remove requirement for proficiency-based diplomas
The bill now moves to the Maine House, where its fate is uncertain.
Bill to protect consumers’ private data likely dead in divided Legislature
The Republican-controlled Senate and the Democratic-controlled House are on opposite sides of a bill that would prohibit internet service providers that receive state funds from sharing or selling consumers’ private data.
Tempers flare as Maine House approves ban on conversion therapy
The bill to prohibit state-licensed therapists from applying methods aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors fuels sharp conflicts.
New solar customers in Maine can expect fewer incentives as bill dies
The House sustains Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a bill to blunt the impact of state regulators’ proposal to reduce compensation for new solar-panel owners.
Maine House votes to save child abuse prevention program
The LePage administration plans to end the program in September.
Bill to extend life of Maine lobster marketing group becomes law
The fee structure to sustain the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative will be in effect through 2021.
Democrats advance bill to partially fund Medicaid expansion
The $10.4 million funding measure would pay for 103 jobs to administer program benefits at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Jim Fossel: Lawmakers failing to do their jobs
Instead of giving citizen initiatives the attention they deserve, they’ve been voting them down and sending them directly to the ballot.