The House voted 73-69 to enact the bill after a contentious debate, sending the measure to the Senate for a final vote before it heads to the governor’s desk for her signature.
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Supreme Court rejects redistricting effort that would have radically changed federal elections
Vice President Kamala Harris said the decision ‘preserves state courts’ critical role in safeguarding elections.’
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In audio recording, Trump heard discussing sensitive Iran document
The recording is an important piece of evidence in the federal case against the former president.
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Police investigating flyers, messages left at House speaker’s Portland home
The messages appear to have come from anti-abortion activists upset at Rachel Talbot Ross’ support for a bill that would expand access.
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Effort to restore parole in Maine ends with House rejection
The House disposed of the proposal Monday after a divided committee vote and clear veto threat from Gov. Janet Mills.
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Governor signs bill partially decriminalizing sex work
The law will eliminate criminal charges for sex workers who engage in prostitution while continuing to allow those who purchase sex services to be charged.
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Bill to extend MaineCare coverage to noncitizens wins support in Maine House
House members voted 78-61 in favor of the bill, with Democrats in support and Republicans opposed.
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Maine House narrowly passes bill to require background checks for private gun sales
The House voted 69-68 for the bill, which is similar to a proposal defeated in a statewide referendum in 2016.
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Maine House supports bill to allow teens to receive gender-affirming care
The bill is among a handful of Democratic proposals in Maine designed to protect gender-affirming care, which has come under attack from Republicans across the country.
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Maine law change will require details of misconduct in police disciplinary documents
Specific information about misconduct must be disclosed in the disciplinary records of police officers and other public employees under law changes signed by Gov. MIlls, but recommendations to require record retention were not included.