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PublishedJuly 17, 2023
Maine House Democrat resigns to become county register of probate
Rep. Sean Paulhus, D-Bath, accepted an appointment to fill a vacancy as the Sagadahoc County Register of Probate.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2023
State budget gives one-time boost to program that gives poor Mainers legal aid in civil cases
But the initiative did not get the large increase in annual support called for in the bill that the Legislature passed.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2023
Legislature’s budget committee wraps up work, leaves many bills unfunded
Measures to invest in the social safety net, waive tuition for certain UMaine students, increase starting pay for teachers and raise the minimum wage were among the casualties.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2023
Committee endorses adjusted wind power bill
The House and Senate will soon vote on the measure, which would have the state develop a schedule for procuring 3 gigawatts of wind power, enough to power 900,000 homes.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2023
Legislature moves closer to sending state flag question to voters
Lawmakers released a hold on the bill after determining that the referendum would not have additional costs. It faces a final vote in the Senate before being sent to Gov. Janet Mills, who is still considering the proposal.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2023
Commentary: Do right for the health of Native Americans in Maine
L.D. 2007 must be passed with any vetoes overridden to improve access to health care and better well-being for the Wabanaki Nations.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2023
Bill to improve farmworkers’ pay, conditions in Maine awaits action by Mills
L.D. 398 would legally define farmworkers as employees, making them eligible for the state minimum wage and protecting them from some overtime requirements.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2023
Hospital facility fees to be investigated under new law
Legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. Janet Mills creates a task force to examine the fees, which also will be shared publicly.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2023
Mills signs, hails ‘historic’ budget creating family leave program
Lawmakers also were expected to meet Tuesday afternoon to discuss the fate of 266 bills that have been passed but were not included in the budget and are competing with other bills for $10 million to $12 million in unallocated funding.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2023
Commentary: Not knowing where new nurses will come from is no excuse for no new nurses
The proposal that would introduce nurse-to-patient ratios in Maine is one of the few interventions that can repair perilous working conditions for nurses.
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