Without congressional action, agency officials say it will run out of cash in two years.
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Lawmakers say no to bill legalizing psilocybin-assisted therapy in Maine
The Health and Human Services Committee voted 8-3 against legalizing medical use of the psychedelic compound contained in ‘magic mushrooms,’ even after the bill’s sponsor offered to amend it to simply study the issue and possibly offer it as palliative care.
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Capitol riot not ‘legitimate political discourse,’ Maine Republicans say
But congressional hopefuls Bruce Poliquin and Liz Caruso stop short of saying Joe Biden won the 2020 election.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Sen. McConnell rebukes Republican National Committee, calls Jan. 6 ‘violent insurrection’
Maine Sen. Susan Collins said that the rioters who ‘broke windows and breached the Capitol were not engaged in legitimate political discourse, and to say otherwise is absurd.’
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Legislative panel endorses bills to strengthen election protections
One bill would enhance protections for election officials and the other would clarify the chain of custody for ballots and voting machines.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Rep. Pingree’s bill aims to help Maine hemp growers
Maine’s struggling hemp industry would benefit from relaxed rules on potency limits.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
U.S. warns midterms could spark calls for extremist violence
The Department of Homeland Security warns that Donald Trump’s false claims of election fraud may be used to fuel unrest during the upcoming midterm elections.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Plan approved to extend mental health support to Maine responders
The rule is currently on the books but is due to end in October.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills unveils $8 million plan to improve child protection in Maine
The plan would strengthen the office of the Child Welfare Ombudsman and add child protection caseworkers to cover weekends, nights and holidays, among other initiatives.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
National Archives had to retrieve Trump’s White House records from Mar-a-Lago
The recovery of the boxes raises new concerns about his adherence to the Presidential Records Act.