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PublishedFebruary 23, 2018
As overdose deaths soar, LePage says he’s adding treatment beds at Windham prison
But some Democrats say they haven't seen detailed plans for additional treatment beds.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2018
Lawmakers offer no clarity on Maine’s new graduation guidelines
Students starting with this year's freshman class will have to show proficiency in the subjects they study, but the state still lacks regulations to clarify what's expected of schools, or even what proficiency means.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2018
Dozens testify on bill to ban the practice of ‘conversion therapy’ on minors in Maine
The measure would prohibit the practice of therapies that attempt to discourage same-sex attraction by altering sexual orientation, but critics say it goes too far.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2018
Lawmakers face competing bills to criminalize female genital mutilation
One of the bills, backed by Gov. Paul LePage and sponsored by Scarborough Rep. Heather Sirocki, is being promoted by ACT for America, a national anti-Muslim group.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2018
Ranked-choice voters submit signatures for ‘people’s veto’ ballot initiative
Maine voters could cast ballots, once again, on ranked-choice voting at the same time they are using the vote-counting process.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2018
Republican bill would allow more drug testing of Maine workers
Now that marijuana is legal, the proposed overhaul of workplace impairment law seeks to give companies more powers to maintain safety, but critics say the plan goes too far.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2018
Democratic leaders put pressure on pharmacy board over naloxone rules
House Speaker Sara Gideon and Senate Minority Leader Troy Jackson send a letter to the state's regulatory board urging action on rules that would allow people to buy the opioid overdose antidote without a prescription.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2018
Maine bill would allow guns to be carried in cars on school grounds
A similar bill was defeated last year, but supporters are making another effort to pass a measure that would require guns to be unloaded and in a locked container or rack.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2018
Bill seeks additional restrictions on ‘double dipping’ by state retirees
But opponents say forcing retired state employees or teachers to forgo their pensions when returning to work will only harm those workers and hamper efforts to fill niche jobs.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2018
Legislative panels vote to extend ban on adult-use pot, delay medical rules
If approved by the Legislature and Gov. LePage, one bill would push recreational marijuana back till April 18 and the other would delay new medical cannabis rules by DHHS.
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