Maine Democrat says his district voted against same idea at the polls in 2016.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine must beef up mental health and addiction services, chief justice tells lawmakers
In her annual address to the Legislature, Leigh Saufley calls for more treatment, safe and sober housing, and facilities for youths in crisis.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Bill calling for Maine employers to offer paid sick time draws conflicting testimony
Backers of the requirement say it would promote healthier workplaces and attract younger workers to the state, while opponents say it would be a financial hardship for small businesses.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
The Mueller report already has been revealed through court records
As special counsel Robert Mueller may have been making his final report public gradually through court filings
Posted inPerspective, Politics
Caught between Trump and the left, Democrats seek to avoid socialism squeeze
The presidential candidates are tussling over how far left to move policies, as Republicans take aim at their most liberal proposals.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Flaws in Maine’s child protection system frustrate frontline workers, report says
Caseworkers in the child protective services system are overburdened, lack support and training, and struggle with outdated systems that force them to do work on their own time, the Legislature’s watchdog agency finds.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
White House ends talks on mileage standards with California, opening door to court battle
President Trump has challenged the state’s practice of setting its own rules, which it has done since the 1970s.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools & Education
Lawmakers say state should take back full cost of teacher retirement to ease burden on school districts
Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, says reversing the budgeting change by former Gov. Paul LePage would provide ‘one of the most direct forms of property tax relief.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Legislators may ease path to job licensing to bolster opportunity in Maine
New Mainers are especially likely to wind up underemployed when state won’t recognize foreign credentials.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Mills ends Maine’s absence from National Governors Association meeting
The trip, the first for Mills as governor, includes a group dinner Sunday hosted by President Trump.