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Republican, Democratic House leaders: Finish raising rates for care of Maine’s most vulnerable adults
To see their quality of life threatened hurts not only our communities but also the very success of our state.
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Sponsor of bill to allow guns in cars on school campuses now wants to kill it
In the aftermath of the Parkland school massacre, Rep. John Martin tells the Education Committee that the time isn’t right to discuss the bill.
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Controversial bill to give BIW tax credits stalls in State House, extending foe’s food strike
A legislative committee appears to favor the $60 million in incentives but delays a vote on the 16th day of an activist’s liquid-only diet.
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Female lobbyists calling out sexual misconduct in Augusta
Some of the women alleging harassment will testify in support of a law that would mandate stronger training and education for lawmakers and their staffs.
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Legislators continue to express concerns about unemployment filing system
At a joint committee meeting, state senators and representatives tabled a bill on updating unemployment laws after expressing more concern over Mainers unable claim unemployment benefits.
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Maine chief justice proposes new drug court in response to opioid crisis
In her annual address to the Legislature, Leigh Saufley also reveals that she has been treated for breast cancer.
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Maine lawmakers will debate 3 bills to prevent gun and other violence
Meanwhile, Gov. LePage tells Fox News he agrees with President Trump that arming public school employees, a proposal that didn’t make the legislative cut in Maine, is a good idea.
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New bills would require Maine officials to show up for meetings
The Legislature’s Right to Know Advisory Committee wants officials to have face-to-face contact with the public and each other.
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Maine lawmakers hear from victims of female genital mutilation
Rep. Heather Sirocki’s proposal to make the practice a felony in Maine ‘can serve as a strong deterrent,’ she says, but the bill has been divisive.