The data that state public health officials have given Mainers are inconsistent and inaccurate, leading us to wonder what else is being omitted.
Gov. Janet Mills
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Committee unanimously endorses bill requiring disclosure of ‘forever chemicals’ in products
Lawmakers in both parties embraced the bill on the same day Gov. Janet Mills proposed spending an additional $40 million to address PFAS contamination in Maine.
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Gov. Mills proposes $187 million increase in school funding in updated state budget
The plan would fund education at the voter-approved level of 55% for the first time, provide more money to cities and towns, and put a record amount in the state’s ‘rainy day’ fund.
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Maine to offer free Sea Dogs tickets, L.L. Bean gift cards as vaccination incentives
Gov. Janet Mills announced the initiative during a virtual event with President Biden and 5 other governors whose states are using innovative ways to raise vaccination rates.
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Watch as Gov. Mills participates in White House forum on vaccination strategies
Maine’s chief executive joined 5 other governors Tuesday in the virtual discussion hosted by the Biden administration.
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Mills proposes $140 million bond package for land conservation, transportation
The $40 million bond for the Land for Maine’s Future program would honor longtime sportsman George Smith, who died in February after a long battle with ALS.
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Dozens testify in opposition to bills to ban female transgender athletes
Two Republican-backed bills are similar to legislation being pushed by conservatives in at least 30 other states.
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Our View: New era in tribal-state relations unjustly deferred again
Native people have already waited too long for a sovereignty agreement with Maine.
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Bills on tribal sovereignty issue likely delayed until next year
Leaders of tribal nations in Maine say the state has failed to recognize their sovereignty and want an overhaul of the landmark 1980 agreement with the state.
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Maine fishing interests seek total ban on offshore wind energy
A Republican-backed bill to prohibit all future offshore wind development in the state faces an uphill battle, with Democrats in control.