Former Republican U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers and former lawmakers seeking to open Maine’s party primaries to unenrolled voters.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: We must act to reduce use of restraint, eliminate seclusion in Maine schools
L.D. 1373 will move districts to adopt approaches focused on prevention that meet students’ needs and reduce challenging behaviors.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine charter schools post mixed results but fill a need for families
Ten years after charter schools were authorized in Maine, academic outcomes vary but supporters say they’re meeting a need for students who don’t fit in traditional classrooms.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Legislature returns to State House for final push on key bills Tuesday
After being away since March 2020, lawmakers will be back in the Capitol to finish their work on dozens of bills, including a supplemental state budget package that adds $187 million to public school funding.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: We need tax system that helps spread prosperity beyond wealthiest Mainers
A more equitable tax code will ensure all Mainers are paying their fair share, and will secure the resources necessary to fund Maine’s pandemic recovery.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Carlow: Consumer-owned Pine Tree Power will work for Maine people
Replacing CMP and Versant with a new company will strengthen our grid, reduce outages and lower rates for Maine families and businesses.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England, News, Politics, Uncategorized
After receiving complaint, state says CMP-backed corridor complying with permit for tree-cutting
Opponents of the high-voltage transmission line through western Maine have alleged that contractors cut a wider swath through the forest than its environmental permit allows.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers look to study reforms to qualified immunity for police
The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee discusses two bills on the doctrine that shields police and other public employees from frivolous lawsuits but has come under new scrutiny since the murder of George Floyd.
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Maine House speaker stands ground on COVID mask mandate
A policy requiring that people entering the State House wear face coverings remains, even with mask mandates lifted in other places.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News, Politics
Legislative panel votes down bill to penalize drug companies for price gouging
The pharmaceutical industry has made it clear that it will sue Maine if the state approves the ‘excessive pricing’ bill, which now goes to the full Legislature.