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PublishedFebruary 8, 2019
Maine’s next 2-year budget focuses on funding education and Medicaid expansion – with no new taxes
Gov. Janet Mills proposes an $8 billion plan that would increase General Fund spending 11%, saying Maine can afford to put more money into schools, public safety and municipal revenue sharing.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2019
‘Time for our state to recover’: Mills signs order to combat opioid crisis
The governor orders the purchase of 35,000 doses of overdose-reversing naloxone; integration of medication-assisted treatment into the criminal justice system; and creation of a statewide network of 250 recovery coaches.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2019
Planned House testimony from Trump’s former lawyer postponed
In a brief statement, the House Intelligence Committee said the interview would be moved to Feb. 28.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2019
LePage’s deal for psychiatric center in Bangor leaves state with ‘a hornet’s nest’
The lease obligates the state to pay $11.3 million over 30 years for a facility that was supposed to cost $2 million to $3 million to build,
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2019
Bill calls for 4 mental health centers to be alternative to emergency rooms
The National Alliance on Mental Illness backs the measure calling for four ‘assessment centers’ for stays as long as three days.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2019
Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to president’s speech
While Sen. Collins and Reps. Pingree and Golden find areas to agree with Trump, Sen. King says the president's actions will be what really matter.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2019
World Bank critic may be its next leader
David Malpass' nomination would fit President Trump's pattern of tapping officials to lead institutions whose missions they've questioned.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2019
Protesters rally at State House as lawmakers seek solution to ban on CBD products
More than 100 people turn out to protest the state's removal order, and Democratic Rep. Craig Hickman of Winthrop introduces a bill to legalize sales of cannabidiol in Maine.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2019
Maine Senate confirms Michael Sauschuck as public safety commissioner
A former Portland police chief and officer, Sauschuck was one of 5 Cabinet nominees to be confirmed on Tuesday, overcoming Republican criticism of his stance on gun-control issues.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2019
After Super Bowl win, Patriots players say they won’t visit White House
The NBA champion Golden State Warriors met with Barack Obama this year instead.
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