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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
New Maine wrongful death law ties cap on damages to inflation, extends time limit to sue
Gov. Janet Mills allowed the bill to become law Thursday without her signature. Another bill that would have extended the statute of limitations on medical negligence claims failed to get support.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
Maine Legislature passes budget with paid family leave, tax cut for retirees
Both the House and Senate voted for passage, but opposition from House Republicans meant there was not enough support to meet the two-thirds threshold needed for the supplemental spending package to take effect immediately.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
Maine lawmakers fail to override governor’s veto of tribal bill
The House voted 84-57 in favor of overriding Gov. Janet Mills' veto, which falls 10 votes short of the two-thirds support needed and sustains the veto.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
Commentary: Bring a dental therapy school to Maine
While we have great access to dental hygienists here in Maine, we do not have the level of training between hygienist and dentist. That must change.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
Commentary: What Native American sovereignty has done for the economy of New York state
A recent visit to Oneida County opened my eyes to the vast economic opportunities that Maine is forfeiting.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2023
Legislature returns to tackle veto of tribal rights bill
Lawmakers also will consider an $800 million supplemental budget, but the leadership of both parties in the House were focusing their efforts Wednesday on urging tribal bill supporters to stand by their votes in the hopes of overriding Gov. Janet Mills' veto.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2023
Commentary: Legislators must recognize that not all solar is created equal
The transition off fossil fuels is well underway. Maine can lead or be left behind.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2023
Legislative session drags on; costs pile up
The end date for lawmakers to wrap up work was supposed to be June 21. That has now been extended beyond the July 4 holiday this week.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2023
Commentary: Maine Legislature should override Mills’ veto of tribal sovereignty bill
A deal is just that, a deal – until another deal can be made.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2023
Our View: A budget that works for Maine families is a budget worth passing
The Legislature should support the bipartisan spending plan passed last week by the Appropriations Committee.
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