House Speaker Sara Gideon’s bill would establish a payroll tax to support state-run insurance to cover the costs.
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Angus King says Mueller report shows ‘reckless’ judgment
Sen. Angus said Thursday there were many instances of links between the Trump campaign and individuals with Russian ties.
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Susan Collins hauls in cash for 2020 re-election campaign
With the race for the U.S. Senate in Maine more than a year off, the incumbent Republican senator has accumulated record campaign donations, even before any official announcement that she will seek another term.
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A guide to the Mueller report
A framework for understanding the complex document to be released Thursday morning.
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Mueller report lays out obstruction evidence against Trump
The document depicts a campaign that expected to ‘benefit electorally’ from information stolen and released by Russia and a president who subsequently engaged in several alarming actions.
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Lawmakers endorse revised sick leave proposal
A bill that would ensure certain employees earn paid time off in Maine is evolving in the Legislature.
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Lawmakers consider banning chemicals common in food packaging
Concerns are growing about the health effects of both PFAS and phthalates, but manufacturers and others say a blanket prohibition is an overreach.
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Survivors of domestic violence press for $5 million in state support
Dozens rally and testify in support of a bill to fund nonprofit groups that provide support services. It would be the first state funding increase for the programs since 2000.
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Hearing draws advocates of lower prescription prices, patient safety
Proposals to form a state board for prescription drug pricing, allow importation of medications from Canada and otherwise curb rising costs are the focus of testimony.
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Former Cumberland lawmaker dies after resignation in March
Dale Denno, a Democrat who resigned his House District 45 seat on March 22 as he battled lung cancer, was praised for his dedication and service to constituents by colleagues in the State House.