However, an amended version of the bill, if passed, would limit price growth for some private insurance plans
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Maine lawmakers face tough budget questions on creating a SNAP contingency fund
The proposal from House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, faces the tall task of getting funded before the Legislature adjourns next month.
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What you need to know about rabies in Maine
A guide to key questions you may have about rabies and what to do if you suspect an animal has the rare disease.
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Maine’s outgoing hospital lobbyist says there’s no fix for rising health care costs
As Steven Michaud leaves his long-time role with the Maine Hospital Association, he reflected on pivotal events during his tenure.
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Maine measles cases reported last month contained, health officials say
5 cases of measles, reported in Penobscot County in February, have not spread, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Maine’s warmer weather means deer ticks are active
The state logged a record 4,257 Lyme disease cases in 2025, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Does hand sanitizer work well against norovirus? | Fact brief
Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC.
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Chellie Pingree built a farm-to-politics career. Now she’s working with MAHA moms.
From healthy foods to a clean environment, the Maine Democrat has found common ground with the movement that has made some key environmental issues mainstream.
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Advocates say Medicaid rule changes would cut disability services for some Maine kids
A Maine Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson says the intent is to ‘update outdated references and clarify vague language’ in the existing rules.
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Should Maine allow associate dentists without doctoral degrees? Dentists don’t think so
Lawmakers consider bills to expand access to dental care as the ranks of dentists fall.