Some interest groups who represent farmers and conservationists want to break up the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, but Gov. Janet Mills has reservations.
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Posted inLocal & State, Outdoors, Politics
Task force calls for $75 million for Maine land conservation, state parks
The draft recommendations were compiled by a diverse group of 20 organizations discussing the ‘next generation’ of land conservation.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Some lawmakers pushing for Cabinet-level position to address opioid crisis
The Legislature will debate multiple proposals to create a specific position, and Gov. Janet Mills has said she plans to appoint an opioid czar as well.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
From USM to University of Maine at Portland? Signs point to ‘yes’
Campus leaders back the change in name, which needs approval from the UMaine System trustees and, finally, the Legislature.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Mills to announce her final Cabinet pick this week
Lawmakers will hold hearings and vote on the 14 Cabinet-level nominees once the governor announces her selection to lead the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Statewide pre-kindergarten programs in public schools gaining momentum
But the cost is high and the space to house all those 4-year-olds is limited, issues likely to be discussed as legislators consider more than 200 education-related bills.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Good start, governor, but there’s more to do
How Gov. Janet Mills handles the budget, particularly Medicaid expansion, will say a lot about how well she’ll work with Republican legislators.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: A tale of two Maine families
This year marks the 50th anniversary of this historic moment in the state’s history.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
Maine Legislature poised to debate legalized sports betting
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2018 opened the door for states to regulate wagering on sporting events, and at least 30 states are taking up the issue.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Democrats looking to finally tackle climate impacts to Gulf of Maine
Lawmakers are optimistic bills to implement bipartisan commission’s 2014 recommendations will advance after years of delay.