Maine department of health and human services
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2020
Fingerprinting set to begin for employees in child care
Former Gov. Paul LePage's refusal to implement the requirement ultimately cost the state $800,000 in federal grants.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2020
Commission calls for pay hike for workers who provide home care for senior citizens
How much the increase to 125% of the state's minimum wage would cost the state is not yet clear.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2020
Child welfare watchdog finds progress but ongoing concerns for DHHS
Lawmakers were briefed Friday on a report that highlights successes and challenges 2 years after 2 high-profile abuse deaths put a spotlight on the agency's child welfare programs.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2020
Commentary: For Maine trafficking survivors, a place of safety
The one-year anniversary of the state's first shelter for sex exploitation and trafficking victims raises awareness of what we can all do to make a difference.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2020
Advocates push bill to eliminate waitlists for adults with certain disabilities
Providing services for about 2,000 Mainers with intellectual, developmental disabilities who are now on waiting lists would cost about $60 million a year.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2020
Commentary: Time to reform Maine’s services for adults with intellectual disabilities
State Department of Health and Human Services officials roll out a plan to fulfill the promises made when the Pineland Center was closed.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2020
State’s rush to judgment almost took this boy from his family
Jaxen Steimlosk, 4, of North Yarmouth has lived with serious health problems for most of his life. But officials accused his mother of medical child abuse and tried to assume custody.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2020
Commentary: Better, more affordable health insurance in store if Gov. Mills’ bill passes
Contrary to a recent op-ed, a new bill won't raise premiums, and it will capture savings, say Maine's DHHS commissioner and insurance superintendent.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2019
Another View: Portland’s not perfect. But is it Potterville? Take another look.
A columnist who says that Maine's largest city is heartless paints with a broad brush.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Maine Voices: Once a wonderful city, Portland is becoming Potterville
As the city becomes richer, it's turning its back on what attracted us to it in the first place.
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