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Mills said she wouldn’t seek to alter Maine abortion law. What changed?
Despite saying during the campaign that she had ‘no plans to change the current law,’ the governor has unveiled a bill that would extend abortion access beyond fetal viability when approved by a medical professional.
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Commentary: Collective action required to improve safety of all Maine children and families
Maine currently has no statewide plan or coordinated system for preventing child and neglect. Let’s change that.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Evictions in Maine shot up during 2022, with filings growing 27%
New eviction filings neared levels not seen since the start of the pandemic, and the problem may become a focus of the Legislature’s new session.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mainers could benefit from lithium boom if state politicians allow it
For a variety of reasons and ends, the U.S. needs battery materials. Maine has at least one handsome stockpile. Onerous mining regulations stand in the way.
Posted inLocal & State
Republicans prioritize child welfare, propose to separate office from DHHS
The bill, among several outlined by GOP lawmakers Tuesday, is the same as one proposed last year by former Democratic Sen. Bill Diamond.
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New funding for Maine’s legal defense system for the poor not enough to solve problem, commission says
Gov. Janet Mills’ plan to increase funding for the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services by $17 million pales in comparison to the agency’s $62 million request.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Could speaker drama happen in Maine?
If Republicans got the House majority, their own ineptitude – combined with Democratic unity and ideological cohesion – could still cost them the gavel.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Panel recommends increases in funding, benefits to boost EMS in Maine
A report from the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services calls for more than $70 million in state funding per year.
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As paid family leave gains momentum in Maine Legislature, advocacy group holds off on referendum
A referendum could have gone before voters in November, but the Maine People’s Alliance is waiting to see if lawmakers pass a bill to create paid family leave.