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Published
January 19, 2018

Legislative panels vote to extend ban on adult-use pot, delay medical rules

If approved by the Legislature and Gov. LePage, one bill would push recreational marijuana back till April 18 and the other would delay new medical cannabis rules by DHHS.
Published
January 18, 2018

Our View: Maine’s doctor-only policy unnecessary in days of the abortion pill

Nurse practitioners and other highly trained professionals can safely deliver this service.
Published
January 16, 2018

Lawmakers back bill to ease prohibition on money being part of moose permit swaps

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife allows hunters who hold moose permits to exchange them, but has prohibited money from changing hands in the process.
Published
January 16, 2018

Maine bill targets addiction among homeless population

A measure sponsored by Rep. Drew Gattine of Westbrook would set up a pilot program to provide access to medication-assisted treatment and stable housing for up to 50 people.
Published
January 15, 2018

Democratic legislative primary shaping up in Cape Elizabeth

Two attorneys want to replace outgoing Rep. Kim Monaghan, also a Democrat, in House District 30.

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Published
January 15, 2018

Democratic legislative primary shaping up in Cape Elizabeth

Two attorneys want to replace outgoing Rep. Kim Monaghan, also a Democrat, in House District 30.
Published
January 14, 2018

Their moment is here, and Maine women are running with it

Motivated by far-reaching upheaval in the political and social landscape, more female contenders than ever are seeking state offices in 2018.
Published
January 13, 2018

Assistant House Republican leader: Maine AG Janet Mills uses her department to submit controversial abortion bill

The gubernatorial candidate is overreaching in order to pander to far-left primary voters.
Published
January 10, 2018

Greg Kesich: Why spend $12 million on ineffective program? It’s zombie politics

There are better ways to create jobs than through Pine Tree Zones, but they somehow keep surviving.
Published
January 7, 2018

Jim Fossel: Legislators have much pressing work to do in shorter session

So if you were hoping for a breather from taxpayer wallet-raiding, you're out of luck.