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PublishedMay 17, 2023
Commentary: Let’s give Mainers more ways to get there from here
L.D. 1559 would take the first step by strengthening the Public Transit Advisory Council and giving it what it needs to develop a statewide access, management and coordination plan.
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PublishedMay 17, 2023
Maine Voices: Financial literacy requirements are important, but not enough
Junior Achievement can help ensure that personal finance is taught (and taught well) long before high school
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PublishedMay 16, 2023
Backers of paid family leave in Maine have high hopes for new bill’s prospects
Details of the legislation were released Tuesday and a public hearing is slated for May 25.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
Effort to restore parole in Maine appears unlikely after committee vote
The bill was rejected 6-5 by the Legislature's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee and faces ongoing opposition from Gov. Janet Mills, a former prosecutor.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
Commentary: Bill can be part of solution to attracting, retaining Maine direct care workers
L.D. 1718 would award up to four $4,000 vouchers for college tuition to direct care workers who work at least 30 hours per week for four years.
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PublishedMay 14, 2023
Jim Fossel: Single legislative chamber could be great for Maine
Having two chambers tends to slow the legislative process unnecessarily, often without even adding anything to the debate.
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PublishedMay 14, 2023
The Maine Millennial: Trans Mainers are as much a part of our state as lobster
People shouldn’t have to explain their humanity to their elected representatives, which is why I joined a recent lobbying day as an ally.
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PublishedMay 13, 2023
Commentary: New bill will help prevent sexual assault in the Maine National Guard
L.D. 1783 will collect data, amend the Victims’ Compensation Fund to better support survivors, further assist those who have experienced trauma and adopt a paid leave provision.
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PublishedMay 12, 2023
Our View: Crisis in Sanford further exposes Maine’s underpreparedness
Successive calls for coordination of asylum seekers at the state level have led to nothing. What took place in Sanford this week will continue happening if this inaction continues.
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PublishedMay 12, 2023
Commentary: This Teacher Appreciation Week, educators deserve support from lawmakers
Maine Democrats are backing a number of measures to support teachers, empower students and promote an environment where every student is valued.
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