L.D. 1933 aims to make refilling your own containers more widely accepted at grocery stores.
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Maine lawmakers urged to tackle mental health crisis in the state’s jails
A bill before the Legislature aims to ease the strain on the corrections system, including county jails, which increasingly house people with mental health issues who face criminal charges.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Better, more affordable health insurance in store for Maine if Gov. Mills’ coverage bill becomes law
Contrary to a recent op-ed. a new bill won’t raise premiums, and it will capture savings, says Maine’s DHHS commissioner and insurance superintendent.
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Bill would create retirement savings program for many Maine workers
The measure would set up state-run plans for private sector workers who lack 401k or other employer-based programs.
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Our View: Gov. Mills’ sports betting veto was the right call
Maine should be in no hurry to further expand gambling in the state.
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Mills to point out her priorities in State of the State adress Jan. 21
Maine’s governor will highlight the achievements of her administration in 2019 and is expected to talk about the challenges facing the state and goals for 2020.
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Commentary: Mills’ health care plan is a good first step, but it may not be enough
Intricacies of the marketplace mean that insurance will become more expensive for most small groups and many middle-class families.
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Maine Compass: UMaine System student workers are not a commodity – they are an investment
By blocking the student workforce from receiving minimum-wage hikes, the system favors its bottom line over its mission.
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Maine Senate president defends his criticism of BIW tax credit
Sen. Troy Jackson says his work for a union that represents shipyard workers doesn’t constitute a conflict of interest.
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Maine lawmakers push for new school safety center to reduce risk of shooting
It was a key recommendation of a consultant hired in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings in 2012, but the state has been slow to act.