Wellness Connection says proposed residency rules would exclude it from the state’s new adult-use market.
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Gov. Mills signs bill to expand access to abortion services
The legislation, which Maine’s Democratic governor had introduced, will allow physician assistants and nurse practitioners to perform abortions or prescribe pregnancy-ending drugs.
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Tribal sustenance fishing bill headed to Gov. Mills’ desk
The legislation would tighten Maine water quality standards in certain waterways with the long-term goal of protecting tribal members who exercise their sustenance fishing rights.
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Bills tackling health care protections go to Gov. Mills’ desk
The bills include a measure to require insurance companies to cover telehealth services.
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House Democrats reach deal with Justice Department to review Mueller materials
However, the Judiciary Committee says further action could be necessary to obtain documents and testimony not covered by the agreement.
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After pause, Maine may have missed the boat on offshore wind
The East Coast is poised for billions of dollars in investment from companies building wind farms in the ocean from Virginia to Massachusetts. Despite a bill in the Maine Legislature to get an experimental floating wind farm back on track, Maine will be challenged to regain the momentum it had prior to the LePage years.
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Bill to add tobacco tax to vaping products moves forward
The bill calls for an additional tax on all electronic cigarettes and other vaping products, at a rate similar to cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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Senate passes bill calling for state to alert local officials about air quality violations
The measure was introduced after South Portland officials learned in March that a petroleum storage facility had been exceeding emissions limits for years.
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Maine delegation urges Trump to extend relief to lobster industry
A letter sent to the administration by the state’s four representatives in Congress seeks aid for Maine’s lobstermen affected by tariffs.
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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.