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Maine lawmakers consider bill to protect providers of abortions, gender affirming care
The proposal would make Maine a ‘safe harbor’ for health care that has been banned or restricted in other states.
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House backs bill to pledge Maine’s electoral votes to national popular winner
The bill would have Maine join a compact with other states to allocate Electoral College votes to the winner of the national popular vote for president, even if its contrary to the wishes of local voters.
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Mills administration wants to roll back law expanding financial support for older Mainers
The governor’s administration wants to scale back legislation expanding access to the Medicare Savings Program, which helps many older residents cover health care costs.
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Maine cannabis businesses call bill a ‘beacon of hope,’ but regulators say it’s too risky
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Kennebec, would make sweeping changes to rules governing Maine’s adult-use and medical cannabis markets.
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Mental health funding bill draws broad support at Maine State House
Nobody testified against House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross’ proposal to invest at least $17.5 million in mental health crisis services.
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Gun safety debates expected to draw crowds to Maine State House this week
Two legislative committees are scheduled to hear public testimony on a slate of bills proposed in the wake of the mass shooting in Lewiston.
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Ban on paramilitary training camps falters in Maine House
The sponsor, Rep. Laurie Osher, D-Orono, said a vote on the bill was delayed at the last minute over concerns it didn’t have enough votes to pass with 7 members absent.
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Maine Democrats unveil gun safety and mental health bills. The partisan battles begin.
A 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases, a ban on bump stocks and a network of mental health crisis centers are among the measures Democratic leaders in the Legislature have proposed in response to the mass shooting in Lewiston.
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Families, advocates press legislators to use Progressive Treatment Program more
People testified on behalf of mental health services as state Appropriation and Finance Committee hold public hearing for the governor’s budget.