Many could have up to $40,000 in student loan debt forgiven through a Maine State Housing Authority program.
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As deadline nears, panel provides no details for redrawing Maine’s voting districts
The special legislative commission had little for the public to weigh in on Friday when it held its first public hearing on the redistricting.
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Maine Senate president: Maine Med nurses deserve to be heard. With a union, they will be.
By banding together, the nurses who have been there for patients like me will be better able to speak out and improve their own health and safety conditions.
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Maine Senate confirms nomination of DEP commissioner
The confirmation of Melanie Loyzim was one of more than 50 nominations considered for posts ranging from the judiciary to the Maine Turnpike Authority to the Maine Board of Education.
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Incumbent Bellows faces challenge from Hallowell Mayor Walker for Maine Senate
Mark Walker, the Republican mayor of a largely liberal city, is opposing Democratic state Sen. Shenna Bellows, a two-term incumbent from Manchester, for the District 14 seat.
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Maine Senate will meet to vote on ethics commission nominees
The long-awaited confirmation votes could finally fill vacancies on the state’s five-member panel that oversees state election laws.
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Incumbent Kim Rosen wins Republican primary recount in Senate District 8
The two-term Republican incumbent fended off primary challenger Larry Lockman by 52 votes in a closely watched primary. Rosen will now face Democratic challenger Beverly Ulenhake in the Nov. 3 election.
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Lawmakers sideline proposed cellphone ban in parking lots
A bill that would have prohibited use of hand-held phones in parking lots now attempts only to clarify fines and other mistakes in the existing law.
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Bill would create retirement savings program for many Maine workers
The measure would set up state-run plans for private sector workers who lack 401k or other employer-based programs.
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Mills to point out her priorities in State of the State adress Jan. 21
Maine’s governor will highlight the achievements of her administration in 2019 and is expected to talk about the challenges facing the state and goals for 2020.