The legislation, which must be enacted by both chambers before going to the governor, would overhaul the caregiver system, letting those operations expand their businesses in exchange for more state oversight.
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House to vote on dubious border bill
The migrant crisis appears headed back to the White House as legislators approach their July 4 break.
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Democratic heavyweight loses in New York as Trump’s picks win
Three of the president’s endorsed candidates survived primary challenges Tuesday.
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Unemployment probe awaits green light from Government Oversight Committee
Allegations that Bureau of Unemployment Compensation managers ordered claimants’ complaints destroyed remain unresolved as the labor department moves forward with the system’s next phase.
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Bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’ headed to LePage
The legislation would prohibit state-licensed medical or mental health professionals from seeking to change an underage person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Waterville’s finance director responds to mayor’s veto of council-approved $41.9 million budget
The City Council on Tuesday will consider overriding the veto, which would take effect if at least five councilors vote in favor ot it.
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States sue Trump administration to force migrant family reunifications
Seventeen states sign on to the lawsuit in federal court in Seattle.
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Clean elections fund running dry amid partisan wrangling
More than 100 candidates might get only 28% of what they’re due as a fix for a typographical error eludes Democrats and Republicans.
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‘Nice, simple system’ for immigration eludes Congress
Lawmakers in the House and Senate struggle to craft an immigration bill to President Trump’s liking.
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Here’s how Maine’s ballot question on universal home care will read
A group opposing Question 1 argues that the initiative, which would raise taxes on wealthy Mainers to pay for home care for the elderly and disabled, violates the Maine Constitution.