One of the bills, backed by Gov. Paul LePage and sponsored by Scarborough Rep. Heather Sirocki, is being promoted by ACT for America, a national anti-Muslim group.
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Ranked-choice voters submit signatures for ‘people’s veto’ ballot initiative
Maine voters could cast ballots, once again, on ranked-choice voting at the same time they are using the vote-counting process.
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Republican bill would allow more drug testing of Maine workers
Now that marijuana is legal, the proposed overhaul of workplace impairment law seeks to give companies more powers to maintain safety, but critics say the plan goes too far.
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Democratic leaders put pressure on pharmacy board over naloxone rules
House Speaker Sara Gideon and Senate Minority Leader Troy Jackson send a letter to the state’s regulatory board urging action on rules that would allow people to buy the opioid overdose antidote without a prescription.
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Maine bill would allow guns to be carried in cars on school grounds
A similar bill was defeated last year, but supporters are making another effort to pass a measure that would require guns to be unloaded and in a locked container or rack.
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Bill seeks additional restrictions on ‘double dipping’ by state retirees
But opponents say forcing retired state employees or teachers to forgo their pensions when returning to work will only harm those workers and hamper efforts to fill niche jobs.
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Legislative panels vote to extend ban on adult-use pot, delay medical rules
If approved by the Legislature and Gov. LePage, one bill would push recreational marijuana back till April 18 and the other would delay new medical cannabis rules by DHHS.
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Lawmakers back bill to ease prohibition on money being part of moose permit swaps
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife allows hunters who hold moose permits to exchange them, but has prohibited money from changing hands in the process.
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Maine bill targets addiction among homeless population
A measure sponsored by Rep. Drew Gattine of Westbrook would set up a pilot program to provide access to medication-assisted treatment and stable housing for up to 50 people.
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Their moment is here, and Maine women are running with it
Motivated by far-reaching upheaval in the political and social landscape, more female contenders than ever are seeking state offices in 2018.