Legislation supported by top Democrats would prohibit insurance companies from refusing coverage for pre-existing conditions and set other standards to help consumers.
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Confirmation hearings for Mills’ Cabinet start this week
The 14 nominees picked by the state’s new Democratic governor to head Maine’s government departments will appear before legislative committees starting Tuesday.
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Program makes Maine a leader in political civility
An institute chose Maine among 4 states to pilot a program in 2014 – it has paid off in the nicest way.
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Maine bills aim to reduce influence of lobbyists
One bill also would prevent lawmakers from using their PACs for personal profit.
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Commentary: Legislators can take steps to prevent Maine’s coming regulatory storm
Now is an opportune time for meaningful change that will boost the state’s economy for years to come.
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Mills backs bill to have state guarantee loans to unpaid federal employees
The emergency bill aims to ease financial pressures on 1,100 Mainers who are working during the government shutdown but haven’t been paid.
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Maine House bans members from taking videos, photos during floor debate
Republicans say the ban is unnecessary, but the majority leader says the rule change is meant to prevent distractions.
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Mills says state must be ‘backstop’ against federal efforts to restrict abortion
She declares Tuesday that those who would reduce access to legal abortions ‘are going to have to get through me first.’
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‘New era’ looms for Maine and its tribes
The governor kindles hope, but tensions linger over the role she played as attorney general in regard to sovereignty issues.
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Advocates think bill to end most exemptions from childhood vaccinations has a shot
Maine has the nation’s 7th-highest rate of non-medical opt-outs and high rates of infectious diseases like whooping cough.