State legislators’ voting records varied widely last session.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Even as new Maine law expands abortion access, providers worry about court rulings in other states
Maine could face significant restrictions on abortion access if a recent Texas appeals court decision is upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Maine needs to keep citizen initiatives in check
Let’s not stand by while our elected officials are rendered irrelevant.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine supporters of a right to a clean environment encouraged by Montana ruling
Efforts to add the Pine Tree Amendment to the Maine Constitution are now being led by youth groups.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine’s budget surplus provides $65 million for affordable housing
The state closed the 2023 fiscal year with a $141 million surplus, which is being used to fill Maine’s ‘rainy day’ fund and build more affordable housing.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Top lawmakers eye new laws in response to rise of white nationalism
The Democrats also pointed to a new law that prohibits attempts to cause emotional distress or fear if motivated by race, sexual orientation or other factors.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: With Maine governor’s veto, farmworkers were again denied their basic economic rights
We’re concerned that the stakeholder group Mills has set up won’t give farmworkers the state minimum wage and protection from excess overtime they deserve.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Social conservatism must chart a new course in Maine
If hot-button causes are to succeed, support for them cannot come from the Republican Party alone.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Aroostook Renewable Gateway will be bad for people and the planet
A project that will connect Aroostook County with the New England power grid overlooks the environmental and ethical implications of replacing trees with blank corridors of metal and wire.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine Legislature makes history despite tensions between, and within, parties
Major new laws were passed, bringing Mainers paid family and medical leave and expanded access to abortion.