The state’s system for protecting children has come under fire since two young girls died in 2017 and 2018.
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Maine police say bill that would prohibit profiling goes too far
Law enforcement officials say profiling is unacceptable but object to the costs of a measure to mandate training and require police to collect data and investigate complaints.
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Chairman’s departure leaves Maine PUC with vacancy at critical time
Mark Vannoy left as chairman of the Public Utilities Commission on May 3 and Gov. Mills has yet to nominate a replacement.
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Emotions flare as lawmakers debate measure to ensure that only citizens vote
A legislative committee was divided Friday over two proposals, inspired by recent events in Portland, to make Maine’s Constitution explicitly state that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state’s elections.
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DHHS says it’s making child protection reforms while seeking ‘buy-in’ from staff
Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew and child welfare director Todd Landry tell lawmakers they need support from frontline workers to fix flaws in a system that contributed to the deaths of 2 children.
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Opposing sides on gun bills make voices heard to lawmakers
Dozens turn out for hearings on proposals to require background checks, trigger locks and gun safes, and to loosen restrictions on the use of deadly force.
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State Senate endorses bill to ban gay conversion therapy for minors
Gov. Janet Mills says she’ll sign the bill if it receives final approval in both houses.
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Lawmakers weigh state borrowing to help college grads pay off loans
One proposal would use $250 million in bonds to forgive up to $10,000 in student loans for college graduates who agree to live and work in the state for at least five years.
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Coalition pushes for rollback of LePage-era tax cuts
But Gov. Janet Mills and leaders of both parties have vowed not to increase state income taxes in the next 2-year budget.
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Maine Senate supports studying CMP power line’s impact on climate
Supporters say the study is needed to accurately gauge how the 145-mile transmission line through western Maine would affect overall greenhouse gas emissions.