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Published
October 20, 2019

Our View: Economic abuse is domestic violence

Federal consumer protection laws should not be used to enable abusers who weaponize credit.
Published
October 20, 2019

Jim Fossel: Maine Senate Democrats’ agenda exposes party’s weaknesses

Putting out a list of goals unmet doesn't bode well for the party's electoral chances next year.
Published
October 17, 2019

Maine Voices: Our state should embrace overdose prevention sites as the evidence-based step they are

A federal judge recently ruled that they're not illegal, and data show that they save money, save lives and serve as a bridge into treatment.
Published
October 15, 2019

Former state Republican chairman seeks return to Maine Senate in 2020

Rick Bennett of Oxford has registered as a Clean Elections candidate.
Published
October 15, 2019

Maine Senate Democrats will hold town halls to publicize legislative agenda

Democrats, who hold a Senate majority, say they'll focus on health care, property taxes, energy independence and protecting workers' rights.

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Published
October 11, 2019

State Sen. Woodsome: Maine benefits when federal, local governments work together

A bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins will streamline clean-energy permitting and make it more accessible to Maine residents and businesses.
Published
October 9, 2019

Maine legislative leaders prepare to trim list of 400 bills proposed for 2020

They will meet this month to decide which measures will be taken up in the second half of the legislative session.
Published
October 8, 2019

Campaign to overturn new vaccine law raised $160,000 to finance petition drive

Mainers for Health and Parental Choice spent more than $70,000 to a consultant it hired to oversee the collection of voters' signatures.
Published
October 3, 2019

Rep. Carney: Lack of affordable health care for Maine kids is a problem we can fix

Expanding Children's Health Insurance Program eligibility will make kids healthier and ease the financial burden on their families.
Published
October 2, 2019

Reps. Fay and Ingwersen: For Maine to beat forever chemicals, we need federal and state solutions

It's heartening that Maine will be phasing out the use of toxic PFAS in food packaging, but that's just a first step.