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Published
March 31, 2016

Lawmakers’ votes favor more access to lifesaving antidote for opiate overdoses

The House and Senate are close to authorizing pharmacy distribution without a prescription, but Gov. LePage's position remains unclear.
Published
March 31, 2016

Maine House to Obama: No national monument in North Woods

The 77-71 vote sends a message but can't stop the presidential designation, which supporters hope will lead to a national park.
Published
March 31, 2016

Our View: Lawmakers should try to get to ‘yes’ on solar

A compromise plan would boost private investment and create good jobs in Maine.
Published
March 30, 2016

Maine Senate backs THC limit for deciding marijuana OUI

The proposal, which now goes to the House, seeks the same limit as in Colorado and Washington, where recreational pot is legal.
Published
March 30, 2016

Bill to let Mainers in subsidized apartments have guns moves closer to passage

The House and Senate have now endorsed the NRA-backed proposal despite concerns that it would restrict the rights of private landlords.

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Published
March 30, 2016

Maine House backs doubling maximum sentence for importing heroin, other opiates

The vote increases the likelihood of final passage of the bill, which would also make other drug crimes felonies.
Published
February 29, 2016

After spirited debate, committee endorses felony charges for heroin possession

While Attorney General Janet Mills says the threat of serious consequences is needed to get drug users' attention, critics say expanded drug treatment is more effective than 'get-tough' drug laws.
Published
February 8, 2016

Lawmaker proposes legislation to ease high school graduation requirements in Maine

There is widespread concern that the current standards are 'practically impossible' for many students to meet.
Published
February 4, 2016

Some Maine lawmakers announce support for Ted Cruz

Roughly two dozen legislators back the Texas firebrand.
Published
January 6, 2016

Transportation chief cancels appearance to explain Casco Bay bridge privatization

An MDOT spokesman said David Bernhardt's change of plans does not stem from the governor's new restrictions on administrators' speaking to legislative committees.