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Published
May 14, 2019

Bill to make MaineCare cover abortions headed for passage after close vote in Senate

Gov. Mills is expected to sign the measure, which the House passed last week.
Published
May 14, 2019

Commentary: Maine towns should have a say in for-profit transmission projects

L.D. 1383 – requiring local approval for eminent domain in proposals like the CMP corridor – would protect towns and property owners.
Published
May 14, 2019

Commentary: Support ‘small cell’ infrastructure investment in Maine

L.D. 1517 will bring enhanced wireless to a broader swath of the state through the use of an important technology.
Published
May 14, 2019

Commentary: Crack down on animal cruelty – ban pet store sales of puppies, kittens

Passing L.D. 1311 would help Maine send an important message to other states.
Published
May 13, 2019

Our View: Maine should have open primaries

This election reform would let more people get involved earlier in the political process

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Published
May 10, 2019

Emotions flare as lawmakers debate measure to ensure that only citizens vote

A legislative committee was divided Friday over two proposals, inspired by recent events in Portland, to make Maine's Constitution explicitly state that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state's elections.
Published
May 10, 2019

Opposing sides on gun bills make voices heard to lawmakers

Dozens turn out for hearings on proposals to require background checks, trigger locks and gun safes, and to loosen restrictions on the use of deadly force.
Published
May 10, 2019

Letter to the Editor: Government should not require vaccination

Personal opinions shouldn't usurp the choices of others, a reader says.
Published
May 9, 2019

Lawmakers weigh state borrowing to help college grads pay off loans

One proposal would use $250 million in bonds to forgive up to $10,000 in student loans for college graduates who agree to live and work in the state for at least five years.
Published
May 9, 2019

Maine Senate supports studying CMP power line’s impact on climate

Supporters say the study is needed to accurately gauge how the 145-mile transmission line through western Maine would affect overall greenhouse gas emissions.