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Published
June 11, 2019

Maine Senate passes bipartisan prescription drug reform bills

One bill would allow Maine to negotiate to purchase drugs from Canada, while others would increase drug pricing transparency.
Published
June 11, 2019

Maine Voices: Democrats in Augusta shouldn’t let fear stop them from pursuing tax justice

Rolling back cuts for the wealthy will show that the party is committed to representing the interests of all Mainers.
Published
June 10, 2019

Gov. Mills signs bill to expand access to abortion services

The legislation, which Maine's Democratic governor had introduced, will allow physician assistants and nurse practitioners to perform abortions or prescribe pregnancy-ending drugs.
Published
June 10, 2019

Maine House rejects proposals barring non-citizens from voting

Opponents said the 2 proposed constitutional amendments were unnecessary because state law already says only U.S. citizens can vote in 'any election' in Maine.
Published
June 10, 2019

Tribal sustenance fishing bill headed to Gov. Mills’ desk

The legislation would tighten Maine water quality standards in certain waterways with the long-term goal of protecting tribal members who exercise their sustenance fishing rights.

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Published
June 9, 2019

Our View: Recurring need to borrow shows trouble with Maine’s roads and bridges

Selling bonds to maintain a failing transportation system will not move our state in the right direction.
Published
June 9, 2019

The View From Here: Grandma taught us about voting and dignity

A lifelong conservative, she would have supported a law that recognizes independence and responsibility.
Published
June 9, 2019

Jim Fossel: Republicans have few options in Augusta

The minority party should hold the Democrats responsible for unpopular policies, which Republicans can run against in 2020.
Published
June 9, 2019

Maine Voices: Honor Maine heroes’ Civil War valor with a monument in Virginia

The experiences of a Patten soldier who came home with an empty sleeve are emblematic of the sacrifices made for the Union cause.
Published
June 8, 2019

Seth Wescott and Sen. Vitelli: It’s time to raise the bar for renewable energy in Maine

A thriving clean-power economy is key to a bright future for our state's outdoor recreation industry.