Signing L.D. 775 would expand and restore much-needed support services for people with mental illness.
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‘People’s veto’ campaigns target new Maine abortion and vaccination laws
The groups behind the campaigns want voters to decide on laws that require insurers to cover abortion and that eliminate broad exemptions for childhood vaccinations.
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Maine Legislature approves new state budget of nearly $8 billion
The 2-year spending package includes many, but not all, of the initiatives proposed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, and lawmakers from both parties speak of a new level of civility in Maine government.
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Commentary: Maine hospitals can’t set prices for two-thirds of patients
The government determines the fees for those who are on Medicaid or Medicare or are uninsured.
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Bill to make MaineCare cover abortions headed for passage after close vote in Senate
Gov. Mills is expected to sign the measure, which the House passed last week.
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Commentary: Help Maine’s hometown hospitals
By passing L.D. 1350, the Legislature can stop imposing unnecessary financial hardship on vital rural facilities.
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Maine gets federal support to help homeless
Maine agencies will receive help for the homeless and those with mental health and substance use disorders.
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Committee advances bill to require MaineCare coverage for abortion services
But the party-line vote on the bill, which also would require private insurers to cover abortion costs, will likely spark a fierce debate on the House and Senate floor.
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Maine Compass: Maine values mean that MaineCare needs to cover abortion care
Access to the full range of reproductive health options is vital to a woman’s ability to decide her own future.
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Medicare hits 4 Maine hospitals with penalties for quality of care
In addition, 4 Maine hospitals were penalized by the federal agency for having too many readmissions.