Members of the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee do not have the right to see confidential files regarding four children who were killed last year, the ruling says.
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Child-care funding cliff nears, putting Maine families and facilities at risk
As pandemic relief dwindles, ‘the workforce behind the workforce’ worries about its ability to keep providing high-demand services without significant and sustained support.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine state Sen. Rick Bennett: Should we call this case Frey v. Frey?
A subpoena by the Maine Government Oversight Committee to obtain the DHHS records of four slain children highlights a conflict of interest between two branches of state government.
Posted inLocal & State, News
State delivers child protective files to legislative agency but not to lawmakers
The Government Oversight Committee last month subpoenaed records associated with child deaths, but the Department of Health and Human Services said giving them to lawmakers would violate confidentiality laws.
Posted inLocal & State
Health, safety violations found at public pool in Belgrade expected to cost town $5,000
The town must fund the needed repairs, but will not be fined for the violations because its recreation director voluntarily called for a state inspection after identifying unsafe conditions.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Mills directs $11 million to services for adults with intellectual disabilities
An advocate says the funding is appreciated, but represents a short-term fix.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: It’s not about politics. It’s about our system of checks and balances
In order to do its job, the Government Oversight Committee needs access to DHHS records on four children who died in Maine last year.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: More effort must be made to protect children in state care
Meaningful reform of Maine’s Office of Child and Family Services will require input from people with firsthand experience of its workings.
Posted inLocal & State
State launches 988 helpline as part of national response network
The nationwide 3-digit number is intended for those who are suicidal or having mental health crisis.
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Maine Voices: Hard work is happening to protect children, support families
We’ve pursued solid policy decisions grounded in facts, consideration of multiple perspectives and fair and productive dialogue.