A bill to raise reimbursement rates for adult group homes after years of cutbacks swelled waiting lists is set for a public hearing Monday.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Unneeded bills would make it harder for Mainers to register, vote
We should encourage all eligible people to vote, and remove barriers that undermine our democracy, says Attorney General Janet Mills.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Bill seeks manslaughter charge for drug dealers when a death occurs
Sen. Scott Cyrway, R-Benton, makes an impassioned plea to fellow lawmakers to support his measure as a way to address Maine’s opioid crisis.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine voters deserve a real choice of gambling bills
Legislators should put a measure on the fall ballot to compete with a self-serving York County casino referendum.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Politics
Bill would reduce size of Maine Arts Commission
The maximum number of members would drop from 21 to 15 under the proposal before a legislative committee.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: New Markets Program’s return for Maine a positive by any standard
The goal of the program is to bring job-creating development into economically depressed areas.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Gov. LePage tells legislators: Turn my welfare actions into permanent law
The governor wants to make it hard for his successor to reverse his ‘common-sense’ executive directives tightening access to benefits.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Dozens of Maine lawmakers may have violated income disclosure law, says ethics commission
Republican leaders called for an investigation of Rep. Ryan Tipping, D-Orono, for not immediately reporting income from his work for a successful referendum campaign last fall.
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Maine bill would require written permission for foraging on private property
Sen. Thomas Saviello, R-Wilton, says he’s open to changing the bill to distinguish between harvesting food for personal and commercial use.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Lawmakers are free to tinker with citizen initiatives – respectfully
The process is intended to give the people a greater voice.