Ann Woloson, executive director of Mainers for Affordable Health Care, said she supports creating a task force to study the issue and balance the needs of patients and hospitals.
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Commentary: No government mandate will fix the challenges Maine’s hospital nurses face
Maine Med urges lawmakers to focus on health care education funding and accountability for those who assault nurses, not rigid staffing ratios.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Nuclear power won’t help Maine reach its clean-energy goals
The industry lobby is promoting a renewed call for investments in nuclear technology, but there are less complex, more affordable choices.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine lawmakers back bill to allow 16- and 17-year-olds access to gender-affirming care without parents’ consent
The bill was supported by all but one Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. One Republican, Sen. Eric Brakey, voted in support as well; the other Republicans left before the vote Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Business groups come out against paid family leave proposal
But the groups also said they are willing to seek a compromise that could address the business community’s concerns.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Farmers should get whatever it takes to overcome PFAS contamination
The state of Maine has an obligation to make farmers whole for the loss to their lives and livelihood.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Proposals to protect digital privacy draw opposition from tech companies, business groups
Lawmakers are considering bills to prevent the use or sale of a range of personal data. Opponents say Maine’s rules would be too burdensome on businesses.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmakers seek compromise on Maine paid family leave bill
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, and Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, will have a public hearing on Thursday.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Let’s give Maine students the upper hand financially
L.D. 1284, making personal finance a high school graduation requirement, represents our best chance to give future generations of Mainers the skills and confidence to manage their money wisely.
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Maine Voices: State slowly, steadily working with Wabanaki tribes to heal historical wrongs
As our leaders return to the table of discussion again, we hope for forbearance, vision and, most of all, patience.