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PublishedApril 4, 2021
Maine considers a new strategy in battle against opioid epidemic: decriminalization
Proposed legislation could make Maine the second state to stop arresting people for possessing small amounts of drugs such as opioids, and instead steer them toward treatment.
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PublishedApril 3, 2021
Commentary: Online registration would strengthen Mainers’ ability to vote
Passing L.D. 1126 will enable more people to participate in our democracy, making our representation stronger.
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PublishedApril 1, 2021
Groups say Maine lawmakers should approve leases of public lands
As controversy swirls around the proposed CMP corridor, bills are being considered that would require legislative approval for projects on public lands.
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PublishedApril 1, 2021
Our View: State budget delivers much-needed stability to Maine
Partisan rivalry should not be allowed to get in the way of the steady operation of government.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Lawmakers consider banning release of most balloons in Maine
Aiming to protect wildlife from latex litter, environmentalists urge the Legislature to bar people from intentionally releasing balloons.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Legislature passes $8.3 billion state budget over Republicans’ objections
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills says she will sign the measure. Republicans say the bill was rushed, lacked their support and signals an end to bipartisan cooperation.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Our View: Girls’ sports in Maine don’t need trans athlete ban
The Legislature is considering a heavy-handed fix to an invented problem.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Sen. Breen: The ‘Back to Basics’ Budget gives Mainers the stability to rebuild
Maine lawmakers should fund essential services now and keep the government running while debating any new spending or policies.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2021
Lawmakers consider bills to curtail Mills’ powers during state of emergency
Republican lawmakers have submitted 14 bills that would change Maine's Constitution or laws that allow a governor to declare a state of emergency.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2021
Proposed ballot initiative to block non-citizens from voting falls short
The Maine Secretary of State's Office says the initiative, inspired by debate in Portland about allowing non-citizens to vote in city elections, did not have enough valid signatures.
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