Though Maine passed the Equal Rights Act in 1974, it was never ratified by enough states to become U.S. law. Supporters now want to make sure its protections are enshrined in the Maine Constitution.
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Maine Voices: Maine farms have key role to play in combating climate change
Forward-thinking farmland protection and farming practices can help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State
Mills forms task force to study impact of ‘forever chemicals’ in Maine
Known as PFAS or PFCs, the chemicals were used for decades in common household products and have also caused contamination near military bases that used firefighting foam containing the compound.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Coalition calls for state to borrow $95 million to get conservation ‘back on track’
Legislative approval and a referendum would be needed to borrow the money, which would be allocated under the Land for Maine’s Future program.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Mills names her director of energy policy
Maine native Dan Burgess will return to his home state to direct energy policy with a focus on renewables and climate change.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Editorials endorsing CMP plan overlook its many risks
Hydro-Quebec’s pact with the utility will cheat Maine ratepayers and plunder the state’s wild lands.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine governor, predecessor share a fondness for speeding
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ driving record includes 10 speeding violations since 1975, including four since 2000, while Republican former Gov. Paul LePage’s driving record shows nine speeding tickets since 1970, including two since 2000.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Supplemental budget supports medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder
The Legislature’s budget-writing committee approved a $7.5 million spending package that will end time limits on Medicaid eligibility for Methadone treatments established under former Gov. Paul LePage.
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Maine Voices: Hiking income-tax rates won’t solve Maine’s problems
Contrary to a recent Greg Kesich column, criticism of levies on high earners isn’t what’s keeping Maine from funding all of its needs.
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Mills sets goal to fight climate change: 100% renewable electricity by 2050
Outlining an ambitious agenda for Maine, she joins a coalition of governors who embrace the aims of the Paris accord.