Despite saying during the campaign that she had ‘no plans to change the current law,’ the governor has unveiled a bill that would extend abortion access beyond fetal viability when approved by a medical professional.
Gov. Janet Mills
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Religion and Values
Bishop Deeley calls proposal to allow abortions late in pregnancy ‘beyond troubling’
While the leader of Maine’s Catholics is vocal in his opposition to Gov. Mills’ bill, other religious leaders are divided.
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Yarmouth woman was 8 months pregnant when she learned her baby had a lethal disorder
After being told her son would die in the womb or shortly after birth, Dana Peirce had to fly to Colorado to get an abortion because it wasn’t allowed under Maine law. Her story inspired Gov. Mills’ bid to allow medically approved abortions throughout a pregnancy.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills to introduce legislation to expand access to abortion throughout pregnancy
One of four bills to be introduced would allow abortion at any point in a pregnancy with the approval of a qualified medical professional.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mainers could benefit from lithium boom if state politicians allow it
For a variety of reasons and ends, the U.S. needs battery materials. Maine has at least one handsome stockpile. Onerous mining regulations stand in the way.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Why be cautious when we can be ambitious?
The latest budget covers what will be challenging and unusual years for the state of Maine. To look at its contents offers little indication of that reality.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmakers will appeal court ruling denying access to child protection records
The Government Oversight Committee voted to appeal a court ruling that lawmakers are prohibited from viewing confidential child protection records.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Gov. Mills’ budget calls for massive investment in roads, bridges
The $400 million allocated for transportation projects would help unlock an estimated $1 billion in federal infrastructure spending, state officials say.
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Highlights of Mills’ $10.3 billion budget plan
The 651-page budget proposal aims to address some of Maine’s biggest challenges.
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Gov. Mills proposes nearly 10% increase in 2-year budget
The spending proposal does not call for raising taxes and would use projected revenue surpluses to expand programs such as free community college tuition and public school investments.