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New group presses Collins on key issues but says it won’t tell you how to vote
The 16 Counties Coalition, formed by Democratic insiders and activists, will try to pressure the Republican senator on tax cuts and other issues.
With Mills’ signature, Maine finally has rules for recreational marijuana market
Maine’s adult-use marijuana industry will have the strictest residency rules in the nation.
House Speaker Sara Gideon announces challenge to Sen. Collins
The Democrat from Freeport will face at least 2 other members of her party in the primary next June who want to take on the long-serving Republican.
Mills expected to sign pot rules into law, put Maine on track for retail sales next year
Maine is poised to become the 8th state to approve recreational marijuana sales, which could begin next March.
Gov. Mills tells Portland Chamber she has aimed for a bipartisan budget
The governor stresses the state’s economic and workforce development efforts.
Maine Senate advances bill to allow assisted suicide for terminally ill patients
Thursday’s 19-16 vote to approve the measure followed a similarly close vote in the House this week.
Bill signing makes Maine 17th state to ban ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
The new law will prohibit counselors, therapists and other licensed professionals in Maine from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors.
State lawmakers will move forward on proposed workers’ comp reform
Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature have failed so far to reach an agreement on the changes.
Health care dominates Maine’s legislative session
Democrats control the House and Senate and have a governor who’s on their side. Their priority has been health care, both in policy changes and spending priorities.