Details of the legislation were released Tuesday and a public hearing is slated for May 25.
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Commentary: New bill will help prevent sexual assault in the Maine National Guard
L.D. 1783 will collect data, amend the Victims’ Compensation Fund to better support survivors, further assist those who have experienced trauma and adopt a paid leave provision.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Bill can be part of solution to attracting, retaining Maine direct care workers
L.D. 1718 would award up to four $4,000 vouchers for college tuition to direct care workers who work at least 30 hours per week for four years.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Effort to restore parole in Maine appears unlikely after committee vote
The bill was rejected 6-5 by the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee and faces ongoing opposition from Gov. Janet Mills, a former prosecutor.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Single legislative chamber could be great for Maine
Having two chambers tends to slow the legislative process unnecessarily, often without even adding anything to the debate.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Trans Mainers are as much a part of our state as lobster
People shouldn’t have to explain their humanity to their elected representatives, which is why I joined a recent lobbying day as an ally.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: This Teacher Appreciation Week, educators deserve support from lawmakers
Maine Democrats are backing a number of measures to support teachers, empower students and promote an environment where every student is valued.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: ‘Stealthing’ is sexual assault, and Maine law needs to reflect that
L.D. 1683 would make it illegal for someone to remove a condom during sex without their partner’s permission and would allow their partner to sue for damages.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.