The plan seeks to address the surge in drug-affected babies born in Maine, but critics say forcing medical professionals to turn in mothers would create a disincentive for women to get prenatal care.
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Proposed legislation aimed at protecting Mainers’ internet privacy
The bill would require internet service providers to get consent before selling browsing data to advertisers or others.
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Maine lawmakers may try an unusual legislative maneuver to stop York County casino vote
The idea, to pass and then repeal the proposal, is one of the options under discussion, but not all agree the strategy is a good one.
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Maine lawmakers consider end to cultivation cap on pot
Much of the debate centers on the best way to starve the black market in Maine and nearby states.
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Maine’s secretary of state invited to join Trump commission on voter fraud
Matthew Dunlap, who is skeptical of voter fraud claims by the president and others, said he could provide a valuable dissenting view on the national panel.
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Ban on open-pit mining advances in Maine Senate
The bill, which won support from environmental groups, would also make companies set aside enough money to cover contamination after a mine’s closure.
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Bill to restrict mineral mining headed for Maine Senate
Sen. Brownie Carson says his bill would be ‘the most protective piece of mining legislation I believe that can be found anywhere.’
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Maine bill would use $150 million in federal surplus to aid the poor
House Speaker Sara Gideon says the money should be used on programs to lift children from poverty.
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Lobbyists lining up to influence marijuana laws in Maine
More than $140,000 has already been spent in the state as stakeholders seek a voice in how lawmakers regulate the lucrative recreational industry.
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Mental health advocates ask lawmakers to reverse changes in state services
The advocates say it’s harder to get MaineCare treatment and support services for mental illness because of revisions the Department of Health and Human Services made in 2016.