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PublishedMay 1, 2023
Abortion hearing continues through the night, ends Tuesday morning
Legislative committees held hearings on five abortion bills, including Gov. Janet Mills' proposal to expand access later in pregnancy with a doctor's approval.
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PublishedApril 26, 2023
Businesses ask lawmakers to relax state PFAS ban
They say the new law is well-intentioned but too broad, too aggressive and too costly for them to follow. Environmental groups are calling on state legislators to defend the PFAS law as it stands.
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PublishedApril 25, 2023
Coelho says he will not seek second term as Waterville mayor
Jay Coelho said Tuesday he has accomplished much of what he set out to do, and wants to turn his attention to raising money on social media platforms for various causes.
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PublishedApril 24, 2023
Bill would have state environmental officials give priority to marginalized communities when deciding policy
But environmental advocates say the measure needs to go further, and business groups fear it could slow down project permitting.
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PublishedApril 22, 2023
Lawmakers eye limits on growers to keep marijuana boom from going bust
An abundant cannabis supply and dropping prices have some concerned about an industry consolidation like what's happened in other states.
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PublishedApril 10, 2023
Debate over access to police discipline records reaches State House
The Legislature's Judiciary Committee Monday listened to arguments over a bill that would expand public access to the disciplinary records of public employees, including police.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Both sides mobilize in push for abortion legislation in Maine
A number of competing bills, including Gov. Janet Mills' effort to expand existing protections, keep the issue on the front burner in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling.
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PublishedApril 4, 2023
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.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
Bill would allow some first responder suicides to be classified as deaths in the line of duty
A legislative committee unanimously voted Wednesday in support of a bill that would provide a survivor's benefit to the families of some first responders who commit suicide.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
State considers $5.5 million bailout for Maine dairy industry
Over the last 2 years, Maine has lost a quarter of its dairy farms to runaway electricity, fuel and fertilizer costs, and skyrocketing interest rates. Only 161 remain in operation.
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