A bill would create a ‘sustenance fishing’ designation aimed at reducing pollution levels on waterways that are important to Maine’s 4 tribes.
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Bill signing makes Maine 17th state to ban ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
The new law will prohibit counselors, therapists and other licensed professionals in Maine from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors.
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Divided panel backs gun background checks for private sales
While the 7-5 vote indicates the bill has an uncertain fate in the full Legislature, there is growing optimism about a compromise ‘red flag’ bill crafted by a bipartisan group.
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Maine House passes ‘death with dignity’ bill by 4 votes
Tuesday’s vote marks initial approval of the measure, which would make Maine the 8th state to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with prescribed medication.
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State lawmakers will move forward on proposed workers’ comp reform
Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature have failed so far to reach an agreement on the changes.
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Maine cities and towns may get the chance to collect local sales taxes
The Legislature’s Taxation Committee narrowly approved a bill to let municipalities add a 1 percent tax on sales of meals and lodgings.
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Committee’s split shows details will be key to legalizing sports betting
Debates are likely on the floor of the Legislature over a bill to allow online wagering, set a 2-tiered tax rate and allow on-premises betting at 11 locations.
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Lawmakers seek to track, reduce schools’ use of restraint and seclusion
A recent report by the nonprofit Disability Rights Maine found that use of physical restraint or seclusion jumped 60% in 4 years in Maine schools.
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Senate vote sends bill to end vaccine exemptions to governor’s desk
A recent measles case in Maine was cited by both supporters and opponents of the measure to end all non-medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations.
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Senate passes bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions
The measure, which passed 19-16 with largely Democratic support, was previously approved by the House and has the backing of Gov. Janet Mills.