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PublishedMarch 7, 2019
Lawmakers consider bill to make gender discrimination unconstitutional in Maine
Though Maine passed the Equal Rights Act in 1974, it was never ratified by enough states to become U.S. law. Supporters now want to make sure its protections are enshrined in the Maine Constitution.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2019
Bills would say good night to daylight savings time in Maine
The two bills are proposed by Democratic lawmakers and take different approaches to eliminating the time change.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2019
Full Maine Legislature to consider bill to require paid sick leave
The measure supported by Democrats would require businesses with five or more workers to offer paid sick days to employees who have been employed for at least 13 weeks.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2019
Bill to require all Maine police to wear body cameras ignites debate
Supporters say Sen. Susan Deschambault's bill would promote transparency, but critics raise concerns about how much it would cost and whether it could lead to invasion of privacy.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2019
Legislation targets Maine’s chronic waiting list for Meals on Wheels
The largely federally funded program provides healthy food and human connections that help prevent more costly hospital and nursing home stays.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2019
Three bills aim to increase Maine teachers’ starting pay from current $30,000
The base salary would be increased to at least $40,000 under any of the proposals, which would require the state to make up the difference if districts didn't pay the minimum.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2019
Proposal for new state flag based on vintage design gets a wave of support
Some suggest that the 'old' design be rolled out for Maine's bicentennial celebration in 2020 and put to voters.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2019
Lawmaker wants to redesign Maine’s state flag
Rep. Janice Cooper says a streamlined, 1901 version of the flag that features a star and a pine tree is one that resonates with both conservatives on the right and "Portland hipsters."
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PublishedMarch 3, 2019
Maine’s attorney general has earned bipartisan credibility
Democrat Aaron Frey won't likely clash with the chief executive as his predecessor did. Still, significant challenges await.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2019
Women in Maine politics: ‘They ran. They won. And now there’s even more.’
We take a look at the new commissioners in Maine Gov. Janet Mills' cabinet — eight of 15 are women — and at the forces behind the growing number of women in the Maine Legislature and politics nationally.
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