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Published
June 8, 2019

Maine Voices: Towns, residents, businesses would benefit from jump-starting solar power

L.D. 1711 would remove arbitrary barriers and allow municipalities to lower energy costs and stabilize budgets.
Published
June 7, 2019

Senate passes bill calling for state to alert local officials about air quality violations

The measure was introduced after South Portland officials learned in March that a petroleum storage facility had been exceeding emissions limits for years.
Published
June 7, 2019

Reps. Fecteau and Stewart: Now is the time to invest in Maine’s workforce

L.D. 859 would equip our 27 career and technical education schools to teach young people the hard skills they need.
Published
June 6, 2019

House votes to tighten utility rules on eminent domain

The bill was prompted by Central Maine Power's proposal to build a high-voltage transmission line through western Maine, although it may not affect that project.
Published
June 6, 2019

Commentary: A consumer-owned utility could invest in Maine’s economy

Any returns would go back into the general fund or be used to improve service quality and lower prices.

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Published
June 5, 2019

Bill to ban minors from tanning beds goes to governor

While foes say the bill will harm the state's nearly 200 tanning businesses, supporters cite research that indicates teens overexposed to ultraviolet run a greater risk of skin cancer later in life.
Published
June 5, 2019

Proposed alternative to ‘red flag’ gun bill draws broad support

Both the original and a compromise proposal seek to keep firearms from people who pose a threat.
Published
June 4, 2019

Bill to require greenhouse gas study of CMP project falters in House

The bill was sought by skeptics of Central Maine Power's claims that the 145-mile transmission line from Quebec will dramatically reduce emissions of climate-warming gases.
Published
June 4, 2019

Bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging headed to Mills’ desk

The bill would allow the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to prohibit use of PFAS and phthalates in food packaging as early as January 2022.
Published
June 4, 2019

Senate vote moves Maine closer to trashing single-use plastic bags

The Senate voted Tuesday to approve the statewide ban, which already passed in the House but needs further votes in both chambers.