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PublishedMay 12, 2023
Maine Public Advocate: Legislature must act now to save ratepayers from PUC solar program
An effective utility tax of about $275 per year on every CMP and Versant ratepayer simply cannot stand.
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PublishedMay 12, 2023
Our View: Crisis in Sanford further exposes Maine’s underpreparedness
Successive calls for coordination of asylum seekers at the state level have led to nothing. What took place in Sanford this week will continue happening if this inaction continues.
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PublishedMay 11, 2023
Patients, advocates clash with hospitals over bill to restrict facility fees in medical bills
Senate President Troy Jackson says patients should not be surprised by large facility fees in medical bills.
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PublishedMay 11, 2023
Commentary: Food stamps bill paves path to effective poverty and hunger solutions
A vote to reinstate pandemic-era public-private partnerships is a vote to stabilize Maine households.
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PublishedMay 10, 2023
Gov. Mills unveils new spending plan to address housing shortage, homelessness and other needs
The governor said her nearly $900 million change package, which does not propose any tax relief or reform, addresses 'pressing needs,' such as homelessness, food insecurity and the lack of affordable housing.
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PublishedMay 9, 2023
State unveils plan to protect kids by strengthening families
The Maine Child Safety and Family Wellbeing report establishes a framework for future policy decisions and proposes $1 million in seed funding to launch a public education campaign and provide technical assistance to help community providers close service gaps.
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PublishedMay 8, 2023
Gun debate returns to Augusta amid rise in mass shootings nationwide
Lawmakers will continue to hear more gun rights and gun control bills in the coming days, and behind-the-scenes discussions are just beginning on a proposal aimed at keeping firearms out of the hands of people who are prohibited from having them.
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PublishedMay 8, 2023
Maine lawmaker calls for sweeping review of state constitution
Democratic Sen. Craig Hickman wants to create a 13-member, bipartisan commission to study and recommend changes to state government.
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PublishedMay 5, 2023
Maine lawmakers could see their salaries rise in the next legislature
Members of the State and Local Government Committee voted unanimously this week to approve a bill that would increase salaries for House and Senate members to $25,000 for the first year and $20,000 for the second year of each term.
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PublishedMay 4, 2023
House majority leader proposes expanding state child tax credit
Rep. Maureen Terry's proposal would eliminate minimum income requirements for people to receive tax credits for dependents and increase that credit from $300 to $350 per dependent.
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