A proposal backed by Gov. Janet Mills to expand abortion access later in pregnancy is headed for votes next week in the House and Senate.
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Mills signs highway budget, averting partial shutdown
The highway budget includes a new, more sustainable revenue source to support road and bridge maintenance.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine House narrowly supports bill that would allow safe drug consumption sites
Thursday’s 77-66 vote followed emotional testimony on both sides. The measure now goes to the Senate.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Former Democratic state representative sentenced to 3 days in jail
Clinton Collamore, of Waldoboro, pleaded guilty on 11 counts of unsworn falsification and one count of violating the Maine Clean Election Act.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine Senate rejects 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases
The Senate’s decisive vote Thursday comes 2 days after the House narrowly voted against the bill.
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Legislative committee endorses Maine tribal rights bill
The 10-4 vote to allow the state’s Indigenous tribes to benefit from more federal laws comes despite a likely veto from Gov. Janet Mills.
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Lawmakers reach deal on highway budget to avoid partial shutdown
Unanimous votes in the Senate and House would create a new revenue stream for highway projects to make it less reliant on fuel taxes and borrowing, a move that decreases the potential for a partial shutdown of state government.
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Republicans embrace absentee voting as key to Maine special election win
‘The results in Maine are proof positive that focusing on pre-Election Day voting will be critical to delivering Republican victories in 2024,’ the Republican National Committee said.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Case management should be available, accessible to all older Mainers
L.D. 1684 will help connect more older adults with services in their communities, allowing them to stay healthy, to stay in their homes and to remain active and engaged.
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Commentary: All Mainers benefit when tax dollars are reinvested in support for recovery
L.D. 1714 would establish sustainable funding for Maine’s 19 recovery community centers, using taxes collected on adult use cannabis sales.