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PublishedFebruary 18, 2020
Maine Legislature considers bill to expunge some convictions from public records
The measure would largely apply to nonviolent and low-level felonies and would exclude any crimes against a child or person over age 65.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2020
Public takeover of Maine’s electric utilities could bring higher rates, tax revenue losses
But the switch could lead to lower rates over 30 years, according to an analysis by independent consulting firm London Economics.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2020
Priorities differ as lawmakers begin debate on governor’s $126 million budget plan
Republicans want more focus on repairing roads and bridges; Democrats want to add staff and improve programs for disadvantaged residents.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2020
Our View: Don’t shroud Maine’s legal pot market in secrecy
The state should make sure that the licensing process is open, and the public has a right to know.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2020
Maine Compass: Disrupting the ‘slaughter, mourn, repeat’ cycle of America’s infinite gun loop
Let's meet Mainer to Mainer and discuss how to move ahead on state firearm restrictions that would reduce the danger to our kids.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2020
Latest resignation leaves Maine ethics panel with only 3 of 5 seats filled
The departure of Republican Bradford Pattershall has left the campaign-finance oversight panel shorthanded as a busy election season heats up.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2020
Maine bill would replace federal funds lost in abortion ‘gag rule’ dispute
The proposal would provide about $3 million for Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning, which lost federal Title X funding when they refused to accept restrictions on discussing abortion with their clients.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2020
Bill to give Maine DEP more authority over ‘forever chemicals’ advances in committee
The bill is one of multiple measures that lawmakers will consider this year in response to growing concerns about PFAS contamination in Maine.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2020
Troy Jackson: When it comes to health care, putting Maine patients first is long overdue
The Patients First Health Care package clamps down on fees and puts an end to abusive billing practices.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2020
House votes to sustain governor’s veto of sports betting bill
The vote Tuesday, which closes the door for now on legalized sports betting in Maine, comes a week after the state Senate voted to override the governor's veto.
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