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PublishedApril 12, 2019
Should this Ghost of Paul Revere song be Maine’s new state ballad?
A bill proposes that 'The Ballad of the 20th Maine' get the designation, but lawmakers indicate they're growing weary of naming official state anythings.
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PublishedApril 11, 2019
Our View: Opioid crisis response needs to help the most vulnerable
Maine legislators should pass a program that gets opioid users who are homeless off the street and into treatment.
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PublishedApril 9, 2019
Lawmakers endorse bill calling for constitutional change to outlaw gender discrimination
Though Maine passed the Equal Rights Amendment in 1974, it never became U.S. law. Supporters now want to make sure its protections are enshrined in the Maine Constitution.
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PublishedApril 8, 2019
DHHS says it’s moving to make kids safer, after report shows 26 deaths since 2017
A public awareness campaign about safe sleeping environments for infants and a push for more visits from public health nurses to help families with substance use disorders are among the steps announced by the DHHS.
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PublishedApril 8, 2019
Lawmakers pushing to finally pass ‘death with dignity’ bill
The Legislature has voted down similar bills in the past, but its sponsor says polls indicate more support for such legislation now.
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PublishedApril 4, 2019
Poland Spring might get soaked with $100 million state tax
Lawmakers eye an extraction fee of 12 cents per gallon for Maine groundwater.
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PublishedApril 4, 2019
Committee rejects move to eliminate Maine motor vehicle inspections
In a unanimous vote, the Legislature's Transportation Committee rejects legislation that would have removed the requirement for a new motor vehicle safety inspection sticker each year.
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PublishedApril 4, 2019
Bill to protect Maine student borrowers gets committee support
Mainers have more than $6 billion in student debt, exacerbated by predatory practices of the student loan industry.
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PublishedApril 4, 2019
Our View: Maine’s new solar law is just a first step
The last administration's hostility to renewable energy has put the state years behind on the kind of regulatory upgrades needed to fairly price this energy.
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PublishedApril 2, 2019
Mills signs bill to preserve incentive for solar energy producers
The measure allows homeowners to continue receiving credits for solar power they generate and send to the regional grid.
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