Lawmakers have less than a month to get a $105 million borrowing package on the November ballot or risk upending the state’s highway repair program.
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Seniors deserve our support
There can be no argument: We owe it to our seniors to provide the support that they need.
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What Maine’s new road safety laws mean for you
This year lawmakers passed a number of new laws that may affect how you drive or use Maine roads. These changes will make Maine roads better and safer for everyone.
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Districts digesting new school nutrition laws, and their costs
Several new laws that affect school nutrition programs will have Maine school districts retool the way they feed students to avoid ‘food shaming’ while providing nutritious meals.
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Promoting clean energy and good, high-paying jobs
Maine has long been a leader in clean energy, but there are opportunities for us to promote this growing field while preserving our heritage industries.
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Republican lawmakers and Mills spar over nursing home funding
The legislators criticize the governor for delaying action on a funding bill, but the Democrat says it would have set reimbursement rates too high to qualify for federal matching funds.
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Wrapping it up – a session in review
It was an interesting session marked by both conflict and camaraderie, but we managed to pass some good laws that will benefit Maine people.
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Legal sports betting gets scratched, at least for now, as governor puts legislation on hold
Gov. Janet Mills says she held 39 measures because of technical problems, conflicts with existing laws or concerns about costs.
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Police and motorists prepare for ban on handling phones while driving
The state law against holding a cellphone or other device while driving is set to take effect in mid-September.
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Maine keeps charter school cap as states weigh impact of expansions
A new law enacted without the governor’s signature keeps in place a limit on the number of charter schools that can open in the state, which was originally set to expire in 2021.