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PublishedMay 26, 2023
Critics say report on child’s death sidestepped state’s failures
A legislative committee heard emotional testimony about the state's oversight of 3-year-old Maddox Williams, who was killed in 2021.
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PublishedMay 26, 2023
Our View: Lawmakers should use child tax credit to boost next generation of Mainers
A proposal for a state-level credit would put it into the hands of the people who need it most.
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PublishedMay 26, 2023
Commentary: Maine’s new plan to keep kids safe by keeping families strong
Work on a four-pronged strategy informed by extensive public consultation can begin this year.
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
Gov. Mills proposes changes to paid family leave plan
As proponents rally to build support for the bill, the governor recommends tightening eligibility and reducing payouts for the proposal, which is under attack from some business groups that say it would be too burdensome on employers.
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
Lawmakers may study hospital ‘facility fees’ before restricting them
Ann Woloson, executive director of Mainers for Affordable Health Care, said she supports creating a task force to study the issue and balance the needs of patients and hospitals.
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
Commentary: No government mandate will fix the challenges Maine’s hospital nurses face
Maine Med urges lawmakers to focus on health care education funding and accountability for those who assault nurses, not rigid staffing ratios.
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PublishedMay 24, 2023
Commentary: Nuclear power won’t help Maine reach its clean-energy goals
The industry lobby is promoting a renewed call for investments in nuclear technology, but there are less complex, more affordable choices.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Maine lawmakers back bill to allow 16- and 17-year-olds access to gender-affirming care without parents’ consent
The bill was supported by all but one Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. One Republican, Sen. Eric Brakey, voted in support as well; the other Republicans left before the vote Tuesday.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Business groups come out against paid family leave proposal
But the groups also said they are willing to seek a compromise that could address the business community's concerns.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Our View: Farmers should get whatever it takes to overcome PFAS contamination
The state of Maine has an obligation to make farmers whole for the loss to their lives and livelihood.
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