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PublishedMay 22, 2023
Proposals to protect digital privacy draw opposition from tech companies, business groups
Lawmakers are considering bills to prevent the use or sale of a range of personal data. Opponents say Maine's rules would be too burdensome on businesses.
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PublishedMay 22, 2023
Lawmakers seek compromise on Maine paid family leave bill
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, and Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, will have a public hearing on Thursday.
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PublishedMay 20, 2023
Commentary: Let’s give Maine students the upper hand financially
L.D. 1284, making personal finance a high school graduation requirement, represents our best chance to give future generations of Mainers the skills and confidence to manage their money wisely.
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PublishedMay 20, 2023
Maine Voices: State slowly, steadily working with Wabanaki tribes to heal historical wrongs
As our leaders return to the table of discussion again, we hope for forbearance, vision and, most of all, patience.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
Lawmakers hear competing offshore wind proposals
One bill lays out a detailed state path to promote floating offshore wind that will help Maine meet its climate goals and create jobs, while the other seeks to use the state's power to keep the industry out of the Gulf of Maine where fishermen earn their living.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
Maine parties spar over spending, tax cuts as budget talks heat up
Republicans say continuing to increase state spending as many families struggle to meet basic needs is 'not a good sell' for Democrats.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
Maine committee supports flavored tobacco ban
Supporters say the ban will keep teens from becoming addicted to nicotine, while foes say adults should be able to purchase the products. The House and Senate will vote on the bill in the coming weeks.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
Brunswick senator’s bill would require personal finance classes for high schoolers
Maine would become the 20th state to require a standalone financial literacy course to graduate high school.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
Commentary: Innovative bill will give Maine doctors new tool in mental health toolkit
Veterans, first responders, people with terminal illness and many others stand to benefit from L.D. 1914, which would create a psilocybin-assisted therapy program in Maine.
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PublishedMay 17, 2023
Lawmakers clash over gun bills, but make little progress on legislation
The fate of several gun safety bills remain in limbo after split committee votes, with legislators on both sides of the aisle accusing the opposition of being intransigent.
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