Maine might become the first state to adopt a program sometimes called ‘extended producer responsibility,’ which has been used in Canada and Europe.
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No hugs, no barbs: A ‘practical work’ summit for Biden and Putin
The two leaders agree to return their chief diplomats to Moscow and Washington, and to start work on a plan to solidify their countries’ last remaining treaty limiting nuclear weapons.
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Senate approves bill to replace CMP, Versant Power with consumer-owned utility
The Maine House also has approved the bill, but Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signaled she is likely to veto the measure.
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Bill to establish an eviction mediation program in Maine moves ahead
The House gave initial approval to L.D. 1508 Tuesday, and the House and Senate were expected to pass the amended bill this week.
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New emails show Trump efforts to pressure Justice Department to overturn election
The emails citing conspiracy theories were sent to then-acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen.
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House rejects popular elections for Maine’s constitutional officers
Maine is among a handful of states whose constitutional officers are chosen by lawmakers, not in general elections.
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Buoyed by allied summits, Biden ready to take on Putin
Biden’s European tour has aimed to restore U.S. partnerships that were damaged under former President Trump, who openly invited what American intelligence services said was Russian interference in U.S. political campaigns.
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What they want: Divergent goals for Biden, Putin at summit
What will happen in Geneva when President Biden meets Russia’s Vladimir Putin for the first time since taking office isn’t yet clear.
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Sen. Collins introduces bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics
The legislation would direct the Food and Drug Administration to issue a rule banning the intentional use of PFAS in cosmetics such as makeup, moisturizer and perfume.
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Georgia’s Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes for comparing House mask mandate to Holocaust
The Republican’s comments were a rare expression of regret by the conservative agitator, who has embraced violent and offensive conspiracy theories.