The ‘ought-not-to pass’ vote and the governor’s veto pledge hurt the proposal’s chances, but the sponsor is not giving up.
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Insurers push back against Maine bill to allow yearlong birth control prescriptions
Advocates say it could lead to fewer unwanted pregnancies and abortions, but insurance companies worry about having to provide a broader range of contraceptives.
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LePage envisions ‘about a dozen’ superintendents, total, for schools statewide
He proposes regional centers for operating schools and says the state doesn’t need nearly 150 superintendents.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Maine fantasy sports bill benefits big guys
The legislation appears to be written by the industry for large corporations, not small competitors.
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Land for Maine’s Future board to target $4.3 million for conservation projects
The money comes from unexpended portions of two bond packages approved by voters in 2009 and 2011.
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Bill to allow recalls of elected Maine officials gets hearing
The proposal by Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, would create a procedure for recalls at all levels of government.
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Speakers at hearing support limiting drug company gifts to Maine doctors
A bill seeking an annual cap of $50 seeks to end any influences on the prescribing of opioids, painkillers that are often a precursor to heroin use.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine lawmakers should study tipped wage, not cut it
It would be premature to change the state’s new minimum-wage law before seeing if it works.
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Maine Democrats’ budget priorities expose huge gap between parties
Democratic leaders tout a humane ‘opportunities agenda,’ but Republicans dismiss it as just more tax-and-spend policies.
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Maine’s attorney general says bill to protect climate change views is unneccessary
A conservative lawmaker who authored the bill says it’s meant to stop Attorney General Janet Mills from suppressing free speech.