A bill supported by about 80 Democratic lawmakers would provide state-funded abortion services to Medicaid recipients and require insurance companies to cover abortions.
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Auburn, Portland mayors lobby for local-option sales tax
Bills that would allow cities and towns in Maine to charge a local sales tax on goods and services are before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee.
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Democrats pivot to health care as Trump attacks ‘Obamacare’
The Trump administration is asking a federal appeals court to strike down the entire Affordable Care Act.
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Lawmakers advocate for improvements to Maine’s lead testing program
Bills before the Health and Human Services Committee would mandate testing for all of Maine’s 1- and 2-year-olds.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Bill would create office to aid Mainers with student debt, rein in loan servicers
Mainers have more than $6 billion in student debt, exacerbated by predatory practices of the student loan industry.
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Lawmakers urged to limit Maine child protection workers’ caseloads
The Department of Health and Human Services endorsed the bill, which is among several that seek to tighten the system while improving working conditions.
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Michael Avenatti charged with extortion and wire and bank fraud
The attorney for porn actress Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Trump was arrested Monday.
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Fleeing scene of dog attack could become a crime in Maine
Spurred by a mauling in Gardiner last summer, legislators consider creating a new law to keep owners on the scene when their dogs assault someone.
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Analysis: Susan Collins is most likely to work across aisle
Democrats say Republican Sen. Susan Collins toes the party line too often, but a think tank at Georgetown University says she’s the most likely to work across party lines
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Angus King wants more information on obstruction of justice issue
He and other members of Maine’s congressional delegation urge – to one extent or another – the release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report.