The measure aims to provide data on traffic stops that would help to identify and prevent patterns of racial profiling.
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Our View: Gov. Mills offers fair deal on tax issue
Republicans in Augusta should accept a compromise that gives them 99% of their demands.
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Bill would require Maine police to collect demographic data for all traffic stops
It’s the third time the Legislature will take up a measure that requires data collection as a tool for preventing racial profiling.
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Our View: Racial impact should be part of Maine’s legislative process
A ‘color-blind’ approach to lawmaking just sustains existing inequality. Lawmakers should have their eyes wide open.
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Our View: Maine’s COVID ballot rules should outlive the pandemic
Early processing of absentee ballots has been proven to aid a smooth election and should be the standard going forward.
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Dozens in hearing back bill to gauge racial impacts in all state legislation
House Assistant Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross says the measure is an important step toward eliminating systemic racism in Maine.
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Portland lawmaker introducing bill to gauge laws’ impacts on racial and ethnic groups
Assistant Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross will present her bill Wednesday to the Legislature’s State and Local Government Committee.
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Our View: Legislature can find a better way to help Maine’s small businesses
Not all PPP recipients are struggling small companies that need extra help from the state.
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Commentary: It is the perfect time for putting Maine on the move
It’s time to explore how state and federal government and private investors can join forces to fund commuter rail between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland.
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Bill would shift control of Capitol Police to Legislature
Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, says the force that protects the State House and other properties should be overseen by lawmakers rather than the executive branch.