Government Oversight Committee
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PublishedDecember 5, 2022
Judge denies legislators access to child protection files
Members of the Legislature's Government Oversight Committee do not have the right to see confidential files regarding four children who were killed last year, the ruling says.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2021
Lawmakers set aggressive timeline for latest review of child protective services
The Legislature's Government Oversight Committee directed its investigative arm to closely examine oversight and safety in the wake of another round of high-profile deaths of children.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2021
Lawmaker cites ‘appalling’ death of 3-year-old in call for probe of Maine’s child welfare system
The Legislature's Government Oversight Committee will meet Wednesday with state officials in child protective services.