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Published
May 15, 2017

Panel votes against bill to require reporting of drug abuse by pregnant women

The plan seeks to address the surge in drug-affected babies born in Maine, but critics say forcing medical professionals to turn in mothers would create a disincentive for women to get prenatal care.
Published
May 15, 2017

Proposed legislation aimed at protecting Mainers’ internet privacy

The bill would require internet service providers to get consent before selling browsing data to advertisers or others.
Published
May 14, 2017

Maine lawmakers may try an unusual legislative maneuver to stop York County casino vote

The idea, to pass and then repeal the proposal, is one of the options under discussion, but not all agree the strategy is a good one.
Published
May 13, 2017

Commentary: Maine should ban ‘previous salary’ question to help close gender wage gap

We know inequality will not end overnight, but we owe it to Maine women to use every tool available.
Published
May 12, 2017

Maine lawmakers consider end to cultivation cap on pot

Much of the debate centers on the best way to starve the black market in Maine and nearby states.

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Published
May 11, 2017

Maine’s secretary of state invited to join Trump commission on voter fraud

Matthew Dunlap, who is skeptical of voter fraud claims by the president and others, said he could provide a valuable dissenting view on the national panel.
Published
May 9, 2017

Ban on open-pit mining advances in Maine Senate

The bill, which won support from environmental groups, would also make companies set aside enough money to cover contamination after a mine's closure.
Published
May 9, 2017

Lawmakers endorse Barry Hobbins of Saco as Maine public advocate

The unanimous decision must now go to the Senate before the longtime legislator can assume his new role.
Published
May 8, 2017

Bill to restrict mineral mining headed for Maine Senate

Sen. Brownie Carson says his bill would be 'the most protective piece of mining legislation I believe that can be found anywhere.'
Published
May 8, 2017

Maine bill would use $150 million in federal surplus to aid the poor

House Speaker Sara Gideon says the money should be used on programs to lift children from poverty.