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PublishedJune 7, 2019
Maine House rejects ‘stand your ground’ bill backed by gun rights advocates
The 78-57 vote falls largely along party lines, with Republicans supporting the measure and Democrats opposing it.
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PublishedJune 6, 2019
Maine Senate sends plastic-bag ban to governor
If the bill becomes law, Maine could become the third state to ban single-use plastic bags, starting in April 2020.
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PublishedJune 6, 2019
Gov. Mills signs nation’s strictest internet privacy protection bill
A legal challenge is expected to the law, which will prevent internet service providers from selling or sharing customers' personal information without permission.
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PublishedJune 6, 2019
Maine rules to limit insurers’ control over prescriptions go to governor’s desk
The Senate approves a bill that would limit 'fail-first' practices, which advocates say force patients to try less effective medications.
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PublishedJune 5, 2019
Bill to ban minors from tanning beds goes to governor
While foes say the bill will harm the state's nearly 200 tanning businesses, supporters cite research that indicates teens overexposed to ultraviolet run a greater risk of skin cancer later in life.
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PublishedJune 5, 2019
Proposed alternative to ‘red flag’ gun bill draws broad support
Both the original and a compromise proposal seek to keep firearms from people who pose a threat.
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PublishedJune 5, 2019
Gov. Mills tells Portland Chamber she has aimed for a bipartisan budget
The governor stresses the state's economic and workforce development efforts.
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PublishedJune 4, 2019
Parkland shooting survivor joins Maine teens in push to pass gun bills ‘before it is too late’
David Hogg, co-founder of March for Our Lives, visited Augusta and Portland on Tuesday as part a national tour pushing for passage of 'common sense, life-saving gun reforms.'
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PublishedJune 4, 2019
Mills calls for Maine to borrow $239 million to fix roads, conserve land, build workforce
The Democratic governor makes a series of bond proposals that need approval from both legislators and voters.
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PublishedJune 3, 2019
Maine Senate endorses shifting to presidential primary elections
If approved, the legislation would move Maine toward using party primaries instead of caucuses for signaling voters' preferences.
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