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PublishedJuly 5, 2023
Legislature returns to tackle veto of tribal rights bill
Lawmakers also will consider an $800 million supplemental budget, but the leadership of both parties in the House were focusing their efforts Wednesday on urging tribal bill supporters to stand by their votes in the hopes of overriding Gov. Janet Mills' veto.
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PublishedJune 22, 2023
Maine House narrowly votes to expand abortion access
The 74-72 vote to advance Gov. Janet Mills' bill to expand post-viability abortions came after a four-hour recess to count votes and consider a last-minute compromise.
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PublishedApril 12, 2023
Abortion bill debate quickly heats up at the State House
Republicans say Gov. Janet Mills' legislation to allow post-viability abortions demands full-throated opposition because it permits 'abortion on demand.'
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Both sides mobilize in push for abortion legislation in Maine
A number of competing bills, including Gov. Janet Mills' effort to expand existing protections, keep the issue on the front burner in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling.
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PublishedApril 4, 2023
Anti-abortion activists rally at State House
More than 250 people gathered in the Hall of Flags to speak out against legislation that would expand abortion access in Maine.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2023
When Dora Pinkham took office as Maine’s first female lawmaker a century ago, the Journal predicted a lot more by 2023
'Here we are!' Gov. Janet Mills declared Jan. 4 in her second inaugural address.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2022
Gov. Mills announces lineup for her 2nd inauguration
The inauguration is to be held Wednesday, Jan. 4, and is open to the public.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2022
Talks continue over home heating aid for Mainers
With fuel oil costs sharply higher than a year ago, the governor said she and legislative leaders will continue to negotiate an aid package over the weekend.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2022
State looks to release plan for extra heating assistance this week
Winter's not even begun, but more than 33,100 households in Maine have applied for help with heating bills so far this season, an 18.6% increase over the same time last year.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2022
The reliably red town of Gray turned blue in 2022
The Cumberland County town is one of many small Maine communities that Republicans could count on for votes – until Tuesday.
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