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Published
February 26, 2019

Solar energy incentives bill moves forward

In an initial vote, the Maine House supports a bill that would re-establish incentives that allow homeowners to receive credits on their electric bill for energy fed back into the power grid.
Published
February 26, 2019

Do auto inspections make driving safer? Bills to scrap them reveal a difference of opinion.

The Legislature's Transportation Committee hears arguments on proposals to repeal the inspection requirement for most vehicles.
Published
February 25, 2019

Bill calling for Maine employers to offer paid sick time draws conflicting testimony

Backers of the requirement say it would promote healthier workplaces and attract younger workers to the state, while opponents say it would be a financial hardship for small businesses.
Published
February 25, 2019

Maine Voices: Other states have learned that ‘red-flag’ laws can save lives

Maine should have a process to temporarily take guns from someone in a mental health crisis.
Published
February 24, 2019

Maine could be among first in U.S. to ban plastic bags statewide

With 20 communities already restricting them, and more on the way, the state may take California's environmental cue.

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Published
February 23, 2019

Portland Rep. Farnsworth: Mental health unit at jail could ease pressure on Riverview

Now-empty Cumberland County pods could house inmates awaiting competency exams, freeing up space at the hospital for those with serious behavioral issues.
Published
February 22, 2019

Flaws in Maine’s child protection system frustrate frontline workers, report says

Caseworkers in the child protective services system are overburdened, lack support and training, and struggle with outdated systems that force them to do work on their own time, the Legislature's watchdog agency finds.
Published
February 22, 2019

Saco Sen. Chenette: Maine government should be responsive to the people, not to special interests

A new bill would ban contributions from lobbyists to legislators year-round – not just in session.
Published
February 21, 2019

Lawmakers say state should take back full cost of teacher retirement to ease burden on school districts

Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, says reversing the budgeting change by former Gov. Paul LePage would provide 'one of the most direct forms of property tax relief.'
Published
February 21, 2019

Legislators may ease path to job licensing to bolster opportunity in Maine

New Mainers are especially likely to wind up underemployed when state won't recognize foreign credentials.