Some see the controversial bill in the Legislature as a means of improving working conditions at badly understaffed hospitals; others say the flexibility is what allows them to do their jobs.
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Commentary: Sex trade survivors need protection; sex buyers need to stop
A recent column was grossly inaccurate when it stated that trafficking is prevented when both the buying and selling of sex are decriminalized. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
House backs bill to protect gender-affirming care for MaineCare patients
The measure, which is supported by Democrats and opposed by Republicans, now goes to the Senate.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Activists on both sides of abortion debate fill the halls in Maine’s State House
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine House OKs bill to hike vehicle inspection fees
The legislation would increase the fee from $12.50 to $20 in most parts of the state to pay for a modernized electronic system that police believe will reduce fraud. The bill still requires additional votes.
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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.
Posted inHealth, Maine, 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 inMaine, 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.
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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.