Though Maine passed the Equal Rights Act in 1974, it was never ratified by enough states to become U.S. law. Supporters now want to make sure its protections are enshrined in the Maine Constitution.
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Mills says state must be ‘backstop’ against federal efforts to restrict abortion
She declares Tuesday that those who would reduce access to legal abortions ‘are going to have to get through me first.’
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House speaker proposes new tax to fund paid leave for Maine workers
Democrat Sara Gideon’s bill would go beyond a federal law requiring most employers to give unpaid leave, and she says that would help Maine build ‘a strong, vibrant workforce.’
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Democrats assume control of Maine Legislature, select leaders and top state officers
Sara Gideon of Freeport will have a larger Democratic majority in her second term as House speaker while Troy Jackson of Allagash will lead a new Democratic majority in the Senate.
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Collins’ vote for Kavanaugh sparks interest from potential Democratic challengers
Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon and former 2nd District candidate Emily Cain both say they will seriously consider a run, even as former Obama aide Susan Rice backs off a hint she dropped on Twitter.
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House speaker calls for lawmaker from her own party to resign over alleged misconduct with students
Dillon Bates, a two-term Democratic lawmaker, coach and former teacher, was accused of inappropriate relationships with several students in a publication that cited anonymous sources. His lawyer says the allegations are untrue.
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Bill to help low-income families with education costs becomes law without LePage signature
The funds will be available to those who are eligible for, but do not receive, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families benefits.
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Bill that allows over-the-counter naloxone for people younger than 21 clears Maine Senate
A rule that would allow pharmacists to dispense the antidote only to those over the age of 21 is still pending before the Board of Pharmacy.
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Maine House overwhelmingly approves lifting age requirement for opioid antidote
Rules that would allow pharmacists to dispense naloxone without a prescription have been stalled for well over a year.
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Bipartisan bill to expand education program for low-income Mainers draws support
The legislation sponsored by Democratic House Speaker Sara Gideon would leverage federal funds to expand an under-used program known as Parents as Scholars.