The governor rejects a bill to prohibit the sale of fuel products that contain more than 10% ethanol.
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Senate passes bill that keeps religious exemptions to vaccines but clashes with House bill
The version that won initial approval in the Senate on Thursday would eliminate only philosophical exemptions to school-required vaccinations.
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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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Panel endorses bill to boost funding for Maine domestic violence services
The bill would provide the first state spending increase in 19 years for programs to help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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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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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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Saco lawyer Bre Kidman seeks Democratic backing to challenge Susan Collins
Seeing no other Democrats stepping up, the 31-year-old said hard work is needed to win in 2020.
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Testimony is divided as Maine lawmakers consider paid family and medical leave for most workers
House Speaker Sara Gideon’s bill would establish a payroll tax to support state-run insurance to cover the costs.
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Video: Watch Maine’s congressional delegation react to Mueller report
U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, issues a statement Thursday evening saying the report is ‘filled with numerous examples of reckless judgment by the President and his closest advisors.’
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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.