The margin of victory suggests the bill could have enough support to override a potential veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
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Our View: Give economic panel the funding it needs to plan for Maine’s future
The state should have a long-term strategy that’s sound enough to weather political storms.
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LePage threatens to veto deposit on ‘nips,’ remove them from Maine stores
The governor responds to a bill, likely headed for his desk, that would add the miniature liquor bottles to the state’s bottle deposit bill to reduce littering.
Posted inNews, Politics
Bill to allow lawsuits when unborn children die sparks debate
The proposal would exempt doctors who do legal abortions, but some opponents say it is aimed at restricting women’s reproductive rights.
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Bill would require permission to sell Mainers’ personal web data
Maine lawmakers from across the political spectrum respond to a federal change that allows the sale of information about what internet customers search for and read online.
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Maine lawmakers advance bill to release bonds for senior housing
But an initial House vote falls short of the two-thirds majority needed to override the governor’s expected veto.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Panel votes against bill to require reporting of drug abuse by pregnant women
The plan seeks to address the surge in drug-affected babies born in Maine, but critics say forcing medical professionals to turn in mothers would create a disincentive for women to get prenatal care.
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Proposed legislation aimed at protecting Mainers’ internet privacy
The bill would require internet service providers to get consent before selling browsing data to advertisers or others.
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Maine lawmakers may try an unusual legislative maneuver to stop York County casino vote
The idea, to pass and then repeal the proposal, is one of the options under discussion, but not all agree the strategy is a good one.
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Commentary: Maine should ban ‘previous salary’ question to help close gender wage gap
We know inequality will not end overnight, but we owe it to Maine women to use every tool available.