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PublishedNovember 22, 2023
Gov. Mills, tribal leaders hold three-hour summit on sovereignty issues
While no breakthroughs were reported, both sides agreed to work together during the upcoming legislative session.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2023
Commission investigating Lewiston shootings begins ‘daunting’ task, requests subpoena power
The commission appoints 4 staff members, says it plans to issue a written report on its findings within 6 months and plans to ask the Legislature for authorization to issue subpoenas.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2023
State workers call on Gov. Mills to raise wages
Employees delivered more than 1,100 letters to the governor, arguing that lagging public sector salaries are responsible for rampant job vacancies in state government.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2023
Commission investigating Lewiston shootings will hold first meeting next week
The seven-member panel appointed by Gov. Janet Mills will meet Monday in Augusta to discuss the path forward in investigating the Oct. 25 shootings.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2023
Mills abruptly ends press conference on Lewiston shootings after questioning turns combative
Speaking at the State House on Monday afternoon, Gov. Janet Mills stopped short of calling for changes to state or federal gun laws.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2023
Maine asks for federal waiver to let asylum seekers go to work
Although there is no provision for such waivers, the request comes as advocates lobby Congress to support a bill sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree to shorten the waiting time for work permits.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2023
Maine is named a forest bioproducts tech hub, opening door to investment
The highly competitive designation comes with a $500,000 planning grant and the opportunity to receive an additional $50 million-$75 million in federal funding for wood fiber bioproducts innovation.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2023
Gov. Mills’ post of encampment photos puzzles allies and critics alike
The governor removed a Facebook post that included photos of a Portland homeless encampment juxtaposed with more idyllic scenes of mountains, lakes, the coast and a county fair and words that asked "where in Maine are these spots?"
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PublishedOctober 9, 2023
Wabanaki leaders, advocates rally outside the Maine State House for Question 6
Participants in the Indigenous Peoples Day rally call for expanded sovereignty rights for tribal communities and passage of a ballot question next month to restore treaty language to printed copies of the Maine Constitution.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2023
Midcoast towns get state grants to counter climate change
Bowdoinham is one of 53 towns across the state to receive a grant aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change on Maine communities.
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