Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt has advocated for the Equal Rights Amendment for five decades, first at the national level and later in Maine.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
State lawmakers overwhelmingly support tribal bill opposed by Gov. Mills
The 100-47 House vote and 26-8 Senate vote show strong support among state lawmakers, including among some Republicans, who will be needed to overcome a possible veto from the governor.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine Legislature takes first step toward adopting paid family leave program
Senators voted 22-12 to create a new program to provide paid leave to workers who need time off to care for a newborn or sick family member.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Senate votes down bill to establish safe injection sites
The Senate voted 18-16 Tuesday against the measure proposed by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, but lawmakers may consider an amendment to form a working group to study the feasibility of creating harm reduction centers.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmakers begin voting on nearly a dozen abortion bills
The bills tackled Tuesday evening didn’t include Gov. Janet Mills’ proposed expansion, which would allow abortions after fetal viability if deemed necessary from a medical professional.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Trump lawyer faces discipline over plot to keep former president in power after 2020 election loss
Attorney John Eastman, a lead architect of some of former President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in power after the 2020 election, faces possible disbarment in disciplinary proceedings.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Senate follows House and approves bill protecting coverage of gender-affirming care
The Maine Senate approved the bill on Tuesday, following House approval on Friday.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Trump faces questions about whether he’ll drag down Republican Party after indictments
Donald Trump’s path beyond the primary is perilous as he faces significant and growing questions about his ability to appeal to a broader, more moderate set of voters in a possible general election matchup against President Biden.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
Who gets a break? Clashing ideas on tax relief teed up for 2024 campaign
Democrats say the latest Republican plan would largely favor companies and better-off households while the GOP argues the proposed bill ‘is for working class families.’
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bills passed by Maine lawmakers are piling up on ‘the table’ – and many will die there
Many bills passed by the Legislature but not included in the governor’s budget are sent to what’s known as the ‘special appropriations table,’ where they compete for limited funding and often die a quiet death.