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PublishedJanuary 24, 2022
Bill looks to eliminate ‘loophole’ that allows spreading sewage sludge
Officials from the Lewiston Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority and the Portland Water District testified against the proposal.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2022
State watchdog’s initial report finds no obvious gaps in child protection oversight
The report from the Legislature's accountability office provided only an overview of the Office of Child and Family Services, but future reports are expected to have more detailed findings and recommendations.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2022
Lawmakers kill bill that sought to bar state from imposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates
In a party-line committee vote Thursday, legislators agreed to leave the door open for possible vaccine requirements down the road
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2022
Committee votes down moratorium on COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee votes 7-5 against a bill that originally aimed to prohibit COVID-19 vaccination mandates for five years.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2022
Committee’s party-line endorsement of equal rights amendment makes passage appear doubtful
Unified opposition by the Judiciary Committee's five Republican members is a bad sign for supporters because the proposal needs votes from two-thirds of the Legislature to advance.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
Marijuana delivery bill would allow access throughout Maine
A legislative committee held a hearing Wednesday on a bill to allow recreational marijuana stores to deliver to all towns, regardless of whether they allow retail sales.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2022
Changes eyed to strip ‘prisoners’ and ‘inmates’ from Maine’s statute books
Lawmakers aim to replace language considered stigmatizing with gentler alternatives such as 'resident of a jail.'
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2022
‘Inevitable digital intrusion’ into Mainers’ privacy drives new push for constitutional amendment
The proposal would add privacy as a natural right in Maine and protect electronic data and communication from unreasonable seizure by the government.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2022
Harsher punishment sought for those who threaten election workers in Maine
Municipal clerks who administer elections say they've noticed an increase in anger among voters, and state officials cite at least two threats to election workers since the 2020 presidential election.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2022
Democrat Jim Boyle of Gorham wins special election for seat in Maine House
Boyle will represent House District 27, which represents parts of Gorham and Scarborough
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