Michael Shepherd

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Published
May 17, 2013

Maine groups support universal pre-K

Educators testify in favor of a bill that aims for pre-kindergarten in all Maine districts by 2017.
Published
May 16, 2013

Abortion legislation draws passionate testimony Thursday

Maine legislators Thursday heard arguments for and against three separate bills that would change the laws regarding consent, information and limits of legal abortions in the state.
Published
May 16, 2013

Maine abortion measures bring out passions

Testimony continues into the evening on bills proposed by lawmakers opposed to abortion.
Published
May 15, 2013

Maine panel opposes guns for school employees

But four members of the public safety committee were absent, and they still could vote on the measure.
Published
May 15, 2013

Bill to let teachers carry guns in school not supported in initial committee vote

A legislative committee in an initial vote Wednesday recommended the defeat of a bill that would give schools the option to allow teachers and other staff members to carry concealed handguns to school.
Published
May 15, 2013

Ethanol bill fuels debate in Maine Legislature

The chambers disagree on a bill that would – depending on other states’ actions – ban ethanol.
Published
May 15, 2013

Maine Senate votes against possible ethanol ban

The Senate rejection follows a House vote in favor of the bill last week.
Published
May 14, 2013

LePage’s superintendent residency veto stands

Because of the veto, cities and towns can require superintendents to live in their district. Numerous Republicans changed their votes to support LePage.
Published
May 13, 2013

Committee votes against making 911 call transcripts confidential

A legislative committee on Monday recommended against passage of a bill that would expand the confidentiality of information in 911 emergency-call transcripts.
Published
May 12, 2013

Statehouse Notebook: Junk food, grades, abortion on Augusta agenda

Also, the Government Oversight Committee opens an investigation into possible improprieties at the Maine Center for Disease Control.