Committee hears strong opinions pro and con on a measure that would force many landlords to allow dogs, cats and other pets.
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Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Lawmakers consider bill to raise minimum teacher salary
Supporters say raising the minimum from the current $40,000 to $50,000 by the 2027-28 school year is needed to fight a teacher shortage. Foes worry that a mandate could lead to tax increases and the rejection of school budgets.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Clash over parents’ and students’ rights at hearing about school counselor rules
Parental rights advocates want the Legislature to block a proposed Department of Education rule that would direct school counselors to respect student confidentiality.
Posted inMaine
Legislative Democrats plan review of AG’s relationship with staffer
A spokesperson for Senate President Troy Jackson said he wants to be sure a clear policy is put in place to protect the integrity of the office.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Bill aims to drop law school requirement to become licensed to practice in Maine
Rep. David Boyer of Poland is sponsoring a bill that would enable Mainers to seek experience in a law office as a prerequisite to become a lawyer.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Cowardice keeps gun control contentious
Fear of basic compromise means even the most reasonable of legislation on firearms stands little chance in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Anti-abortion activists rally at State House
More than 250 people gathered in the Hall of Flags to speak out against legislation that would expand abortion access in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine House Speaker Talbot Ross touts ‘housing first’ plan
The plan would devote $13 million to support permanent housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Legislature takes on gun control, including background checks, waiting period
Lawmakers heard hours of testimony, with supporters saying the bills would help reduce gun violence, while opponents said the bills would infringe on law-abiding citizens’ Second Amendment rights.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Proposals to roll back school vaccine requirements draw crowd to State House
While the bills to reintroduce religious and philosophic exemptions for school vaccines have little chance of passing, advocates on both sides packed a daylong hearing before the Legislature’s Education Committee.