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PublishedApril 10, 2019
Panel endorses bill to end most vaccine exemptions for Maine schoolchildren
The Education and Cultural Affairs Committee's 8-5 vote on the bill to prohibit non-medical exemptions was on party lines, with all Democrats in support and Republicans opposed.
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PublishedApril 5, 2019
Lawmakers endorse ban on oil and gas drilling off Maine’s coast
But some question the value of a bill to prohibit oil and gas exploration in state-owned waters that are devoid of oil and gas reserves.
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PublishedApril 4, 2019
Maine House votes to ban foam food, beverage containers statewide
The bill, which faces additional votes in both the House and Senate, follow bans enacted in several Maine communities.
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PublishedApril 2, 2019
Bill to address the gender pay gap heads to Mills’ desk
Supporters say the measure addresses the discrepancy by prohibiting employers from asking about an applicant's wage history.
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PublishedApril 2, 2019
Bill would protect domestic violence survivors from economic toll that abusers take
Advocates and survivors tell lawmakers that many women suffer lasting financial and emotional damage from abusers who manipulate the money in a relationship.
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PublishedApril 1, 2019
Advocates make case for bill to legalize ‘safe injection’ sites in Maine
They say that giving drug users a medically supervised place to use drugs would reduce overdose deaths and public health concerns while helping guide users into treatment. But such facilities are illegal under federal law.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2019
Maine lawmakers reject bill to study tackle-football age limit
A legislative committee votes unanimously against the bill because a similar group is already doing the work.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2019
Coverage for abortion services generates debate at packed hearing
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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PublishedMarch 27, 2019
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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PublishedMarch 26, 2019
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.
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