But some Democrats say they haven’t seen detailed plans for additional treatment beds.
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Lawmakers offer no clarity on Maine’s new graduation guidelines
Students starting with this year’s freshman class will have to show proficiency in the subjects they study, but the state still lacks regulations to clarify what’s expected of schools, or even what proficiency means.
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Our View: #MeToo movement comes to Augusta
A lobbyist describes conduct she and others say is business as usual at the State House.
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Bath legislator: Maine should both support its shipbuilding industry and verify the results
An amendment to a tax incentive program would require BIW to report to the Legislature annually on April 1 on a series of performances measures.
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Dozens testify on bill to ban the practice of ‘conversion therapy’ on minors in Maine
The measure would prohibit the practice of therapies that attempt to discourage same-sex attraction by altering sexual orientation, but critics say it goes too far.
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Commentary: Mainers with mental illness suffer as access to critical services dwindles
There is a genuine urgency that reimbursement rates for psychiatric medication management be increased.
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Lawmakers face competing bills to criminalize female genital mutilation
One of the bills, backed by Gov. Paul LePage and sponsored by Scarborough Rep. Heather Sirocki, is being promoted by ACT for America, a national anti-Muslim group.
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Sen. Millett and Rep. Madigan: Protect Maine’s youngest residents to ensure better future for us all
We are working to pass legislation designed to reverse recent DHHS changes in child care rules.
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Ranked-choice voters submit signatures for ‘people’s veto’ ballot initiative
Maine voters could cast ballots, once again, on ranked-choice voting at the same time they are using the vote-counting process.
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Republican bill would allow more drug testing of Maine workers
Now that marijuana is legal, the proposed overhaul of workplace impairment law seeks to give companies more powers to maintain safety, but critics say the plan goes too far.