Majority Democrats on the Legislature’s education committee support the measure, which would raise the base wage to $40,000 and taper state funding over three years.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, Politics
Hundreds pack hearing on bill to end most exemptions for kids’ vaccinations
The measure would eliminate nonmedical exemptions to vaccinations for measles and other infectious diseases that are required before children enter school.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should seize opportunity to update unfair overtime rules
It’s time to close a loophole that’s costing 28,000 Mainers time-and-a-half pay.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Politics
Lawmakers aim to balance safety, Amish beliefs with buggy bill
The growing number of Amish communities in central and northern Maine has increased concerns about car-buggy collisions, prompting the proposal for mandatory reflectors or lights.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Former Maine lawmaker faces charges of fraudulently obtaining hunting licenses
Jeff Pierce, a Republican from Dresden, is charged with failing to disclose he had a felony conviction when buying hunting licenses in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, Politics
Senate Democrats roll out plan to give Mainers relief from high prescription prices
Party leaders will submit a handful of bills, including one to set up a state commission with oversight authority on drug pricing and another to allow bulk importation from Canada.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: To ensure respect for wildlife, rewrite conservation bond’s fine print
Damaging hunting and trapping practices should not be allowed on Land for Maine’s Future properties.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Lawmakers dump vintage flag design, but Maine still may have a new look for its bicentennial
The State and Local Government Committee endorses a measure that would direct Secretary of State Matt Dunlap to design a flag for the state’s bicentennial in 2020.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: We’ve tried everything else – it’s time for universal health care
Even Maine people with insurance can’t afford to access care, and hospitals are going broke.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Climate change fight will take many forms
Gov. Mills’ wins in the CMP power project show that she will seize opportunities as they arise.