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Published
May 26, 2019

Jim Fossel: Maine Legislature heading into crunch time

Majority Democrats in Augusta are moving major pieces of legislation that will push the state further to the left.
Published
May 26, 2019

Our View: Maine lawmakers should pass broad ‘red flag’ bill

But taking guns away from people in crisis is no substitute for making mental health services more widely accessible.
Published
May 25, 2019

Commentary: State budget should prioritize workforce development

Investing in Maine’s community colleges is a time-tested, financially sound way to increase the number of skilled workers in Maine.
Published
May 25, 2019

Maine Voices: Public pre-K expansion worthy of support

Legislators should follow the Education Committee's lead and support making this important program accessible to all of Maine's early learners.
Published
May 24, 2019

Committee’s split shows details will be key to legalizing sports betting

Debates are likely on the floor of the Legislature over a bill to allow online wagering, set a 2-tiered tax rate and allow on-premises betting at 11 locations.

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Published
May 24, 2019

Commentary: Maine should have single set of rules governing online privacy

L.D. 946 covers only internet service providers, leaving customers' data open to exploitation by search engines and social media.
Published
May 24, 2019

Maine Voices: Our state constitution should prohibit sex discrimination

Passing L.D. 433 would give Mainers the chance to vote on constitutional protections against sex-based bias.
Published
May 23, 2019

Lawmakers seek to track, reduce schools’ use of restraint and seclusion

A recent report by the nonprofit Disability Rights Maine found that use of physical restraint or seclusion jumped 60% in 4 years in Maine schools.
Published
May 23, 2019

Financially strapped EMS providers ask state for funding increase

A bill that's headed to the Legislature would boost Medicare reimbursement rates for Maine's ambulance services, some of which are struggling to survive.
Published
May 23, 2019

Senate vote sends bill to end vaccine exemptions to governor’s desk

A recent measles case in Maine was cited by both supporters and opponents of the measure to end all non-medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations.