Whether it’s moving forward with a voter-approved expansion of Medicaid or vowing to put solar panels on the lawn of the governor’s mansion, the Democrat, with the help of strong Democratic majorities in the Legislature, has moved quickly to unwind much of the policy agenda put in place by her Republican predecessor.
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Internet privacy bill gains support of legislative committee
The measure would require companies that provide internet service in Maine to get permission from customers before selling or sharing any of their online data.
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Bill would curb data selling by Maine internet service providers
Lawmakers are scheduled to take up a measure Tuesday that would require Maine internet service providers to obtain consent before sharing customer data with a third party.
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Mills signs bill changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day in Maine
The recognition comes as Mills tries to smooth relationships between state government and the Native American tribes in Maine.
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Retailers join call for Maine to ban plastic bags statewide
But opponents including the Maine Heritage Policy Center say the bill would only add costs for businesses and consumers.
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Bill to ban vaping at schools sails through Maine Senate
The measure, which would make it illegal to have electronic cigarettes on school grounds in Maine, now goes to the governor.
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Divided House passes bill to end most exemptions to school vaccine requirements
The exemptions have allowed parents to avoid vaccinating their children against infectious diseases before they enroll in school, leaving Maine with one of the nation’s lowest vaccination rates.
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A family tradition for some, taking ice-out records grows in importance in warming climate
Volunteers across Maine have been keeping records of when the ice clears on the state’s lakes each spring, a century-old tradition now being used to assess the impact of climate change.
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Susan Collins hauls in cash for 2020 re-election campaign
With the race for the U.S. Senate in Maine more than a year off, the incumbent Republican senator has accumulated record campaign donations, even before any official announcement that she will seek another term.
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Survivors of domestic violence press for $5 million in state support
Dozens rally and testify in support of a bill to fund nonprofit groups that provide support services. It would be the first state funding increase for the programs since 2000.