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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Maine tribal rep seeks permanent voice on wildlife panel
Tribal Rep. Rena Newell of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point proposes a permanent Wabanaki appointment to the Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Advisory Council.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2021
Maine Voices: Maine can make health insurance more affordable
The expiration of a federal tax gives the state an opportunity to claim a source of revenue.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
Our View: Maine’s legal services for the poor need overhaul
We are not meeting the Constitution’s demand that everyone is equal before the law.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2021
Maine Voices: Justice demands action on services for older Mainers
It is past time for the state to make significant investments in Maine’s essential care workforce.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2021
Committee endorses bill to require racial impact statements in all state legislation
The measure, sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland, would require bills be analyzed for how they might impact racial minorities and disadvantaged ethnic groups.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2021
Commentary: Permanent resolution is possible in Maine state and tribal relations
To show good faith in implementing its treaty obligations, the state must create a fifth constitutional office where tribal issues and concerns could be respectfully addressed.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2021
Maine Voices: Conforming to federal PPP law will help Maine’s strapped small businesses
If the Legislature will not protect all taxpayers, they should at least implement Gov. Mills’ suggestion and protect those who borrowed less than $1 million.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2021
Maine Voices: State legislators face difficult decisions, historic choices
What values will Maine’s budget reflect – social justice or fear and repression?
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2021
Maine Voices: State retirement fund should divest fossil fuel investments
Beyond the environmental damage they cause, fossil fuels no longer provide a good bang for the buck.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2021
Our View: Maine has catching up to do on ‘forever chemicals’
Legislators should follow the latest research, which shows the industrial chemicals may be unsafe at very low levels.
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