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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Maine lawmaker calls for scrutiny of DHHS after disclosure of 8 public guardianship deaths
Legislators want to know why they weren't informed as required by law. A meeting with officials is planned for next month.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2023
Maine utility ballot question likely to be tied up in court for years
An analysis by the state's public advocate presents information, but few conclusions, about November's utility referendum.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2023
Some Maine lawmakers missed 1 in 5 votes; others had perfect attendance
State legislators' voting records varied widely last session.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2023
Sierra Club endorses Maine publicly owned utility ballot question
Voters will decide on Nov. 7 whether the state's power distribution system will be maintained by investor-owned utilities or a state-led nonprofit.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2023
Large turnout in Augusta for contentious hearing on clean car and truck mandate
More than 150 people gathered for the forum to argue about whether Maine should adopt California-style electric vehicle standards.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2023
Unfurling the facts in the 1901 Maine state flag debate
History, politics and design sensibilities collide as residents of the Pine Tree State consider which banner to embrace.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2023
Opponents of Maine law expanding abortion access won’t try to overturn it at ballot box
Wednesday was the deadline for initiating a so-called people's veto initiative. Opponents say they will instead focus on electing anti-abortion lawmakers in 2024.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2023
Millions of dollars in foreign campaign funds pour into Maine as lawmakers push to ban them
Lawmakers say they will try to override Gov. Janet Mills' veto of the foreign spending ban, but it won't prevent foreign-owned companies from pouring money into Maine politics this fall.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2023
Fluorescent lightbulbs, which contain mercury, are on their way out in Maine
Starting in 2026, sales of new fluorescent bulbs will be banned – though many stores already have removed the ones that used to be in wide household use. The replacements are LEDs, which are more efficient and don't contain mercury.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2023
State adopts $70 million plan to help farmers deal with PFAS contamination
The fund will dedicate $30.3 million in grants to get farmers back on their feet, $21.5 million in compensation for contaminated land, $7.3 million for medical needs and $11.2 million for scientific research.
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