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Democratic leaders put pressure on pharmacy board over naloxone rules
House Speaker Sara Gideon and Senate Minority Leader Troy Jackson send a letter to the state’s regulatory board urging action on rules that would allow people to buy the opioid overdose antidote without a prescription.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Harbor pilots play key role in keeping port safe and open for business
A bill before Maine legislators to allow The Cat ferry to operate without a pilot’s guidance is a threat to public safety.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine bill would allow guns to be carried in cars on school grounds
A similar bill was defeated last year, but supporters are making another effort to pass a measure that would require guns to be unloaded and in a locked container or rack.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Bill seeks additional restrictions on ‘double dipping’ by state retirees
But opponents say forcing retired state employees or teachers to forgo their pensions when returning to work will only harm those workers and hamper efforts to fill niche jobs.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Laws by the people, for the people
Our citizen initiative process may be imperfect, but it is pure direct democracy, without the mediation of elected officials.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News, Politics
Legislative panels vote to extend ban on adult-use pot, delay medical rules
If approved by the Legislature and Gov. LePage, one bill would push recreational marijuana back till April 18 and the other would delay new medical cannabis rules by DHHS.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s doctor-only policy unnecessary in days of the abortion pill
Nurse practitioners and other highly trained professionals can safely deliver this service.
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Lawmakers back bill to ease prohibition on money being part of moose permit swaps
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife allows hunters who hold moose permits to exchange them, but has prohibited money from changing hands in the process.
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Maine bill targets addiction among homeless population
A measure sponsored by Rep. Drew Gattine of Westbrook would set up a pilot program to provide access to medication-assisted treatment and stable housing for up to 50 people.