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PublishedMay 26, 2023
Critics say report on child’s death sidestepped state’s failures
A legislative committee heard emotional testimony about the state's oversight of 3-year-old Maddox Williams, who was killed in 2021.
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PublishedMay 26, 2023
Commentary: No government mandate will fix the challenges Maine’s hospital nurses face
Maine Med urges lawmakers to focus on health care education funding and accountability for those who assault nurses, not rigid staffing ratios.
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
Gov. Mills proposes changes to paid family leave plan
As proponents rally to build support for the bill, the governor recommends tightening eligibility and reducing payouts for the proposal, which is under attack from some business groups that say it would be too burdensome on employers.
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
Lawmakers may study hospital ‘facility fees’ before restricting them
Ann Woloson, executive director of Mainers for Affordable Health Care, said she supports creating a task force to study the issue and balance the needs of patients and hospitals.
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
Commentary: Nuclear power won’t help Maine reach its clean-energy goals
The industry lobby is promoting a renewed call for investments in nuclear technology, but there are less complex, more affordable choices.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Maine lawmakers back bill to allow 16- and 17-year-olds access to gender-affirming care without parents’ consent
The bill was supported by all but one Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. One Republican, Sen. Eric Brakey, voted in support as well; the other Republicans left before the vote Tuesday.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Business groups come out against paid family leave proposal
But the groups also said they are willing to seek a compromise that could address the business community's concerns.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Maine Voices: State slowly, steadily working with Wabanaki tribes to heal historical wrongs
As our leaders return to the table of discussion again, we hope for forbearance, vision and, most of all, patience.
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PublishedMay 22, 2023
Proposals to protect digital privacy draw opposition from tech companies, business groups
Lawmakers are considering bills to prevent the use or sale of a range of personal data. Opponents say Maine's rules would be too burdensome on businesses.
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PublishedMay 22, 2023
Lawmakers seek compromise on Maine paid family leave bill
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, and Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, will have a public hearing on Thursday.
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