Legislators hear testimony on a bill that would direct the Maine Public Utilities Commission to approve a long-term power contract for two experimental floating offshore wind turbines.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Anti-Electoral College move a mistake for Maine
The Maine House should not follow the Maine Senate’s lead on a bill to radically change the presidential election process.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
South Portland emissions controversy inspires bill to require local notice
Two bills would require the Maine DEP to notify municipalities when any ‘notice of violation’ has been issued for emissions infractions and to require independent, third-party testing of emissions.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Importing Canadian drugs will help Mainers stay healthy
L.D. 1272 will cut costs, allowing people to buy the prescription medication they need.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Maine Senate endorses bill to elect president by popular vote
The measure, which now heads to the House, reflects a growing movement among states to drop the centuries-old Electoral College system.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine Senate reverses course, ends religious exemption for vaccines
The bill – expected to be signed by Gov. Mills – is one of the most controversial to move through the Legislature in recent years.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Bill to make MaineCare cover abortions headed for passage after close vote in Senate
Gov. Mills is expected to sign the measure, which the House passed last week.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine towns should have a say in for-profit transmission projects
L.D. 1383 – requiring local approval for eminent domain in proposals like the CMP corridor – would protect towns and property owners.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Support ‘small cell’ infrastructure investment in Maine
L.D. 1517 will bring enhanced wireless to a broader swath of the state through the use of an important technology.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Crack down on animal cruelty – ban pet store sales of puppies, kittens
Passing L.D. 1311 would help Maine send an important message to other states.