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Published
May 30, 2019

House approves bill to ban single-use plastic shopping bags statewide

Lawmakers vote 91-52 to support the bill, which has been endorsed by the state's largest retailers and environmental advocacy organizations.
Published
May 30, 2019

Maine Voices: Working together to fight climate change, Mainers can make a difference

It's time to mobilize for the common good, like our forebears did on the homefront during WWII and the Patriots do today.
Published
May 29, 2019

Mills, tribes take step toward ending years-long dispute over sustenance fishing

A bill would create a 'sustenance fishing' designation aimed at reducing pollution levels on waterways that are important to Maine's 4 tribes.
Published
May 29, 2019

Bill signing makes Maine 17th state to ban ‘conversion therapy’ for minors

The new law will prohibit counselors, therapists and other licensed professionals in Maine from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors.
Published
May 29, 2019

Maine Voices: Proposal to revive offshore wind project does not pass the smell test

Maine Aqua Ventus should remain on hold until key PUC questions have been answered.

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Published
May 29, 2019

Our View: Time is now for expanding high-speed internet in Maine

More groundwork is being done to bring fast service to underserved or unserved parts of the state.
Published
May 28, 2019

Divided panel backs gun background checks for private sales

While the 7-5 vote indicates the bill has an uncertain fate in the full Legislature, there is growing optimism about a compromise ‘red flag’ bill crafted by a bipartisan group.
Published
May 28, 2019

Workers’ comp reform bill moves out of committee to full floor

A legislative committee voted along party lines to endorse a bill that would increase available benefits to injured workers and raise costs.
Published
May 27, 2019

Maine cities and towns may get the chance to collect local sales taxes

The Legislature's Taxation Committee narrowly approves a bill to let municipalities add a 1 percent tax on meals and lodging.
Published
May 26, 2019

Cumberland and Gray voters to choose new state representative

Rep. Dale Denno stepped down in March and died in April from lung cancer.