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PublishedApril 12, 2021
Maine lawmaker criticized for racist email
Rep. Michael Lemelin, R-Chelsea, referred to COVID-19 as the 'China virus' in an email to an Asian-American resident, and downplayed the disease's seriousness.
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PublishedApril 11, 2021
How a 2019 Maine law spurred $100 million in solar investment
Lawmakers are reviewing the net energy billing policy, hoping to find the sweet spot that both encourages renewable energy and offers the greatest benefit to electricity customers.
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PublishedApril 9, 2021
Finance commissioner details breakdowns, rising cost of state’s payroll software system
The Legislature's Government Oversight Committee is considering whether to open an investigation into a technology upgrade that has cost the state more than $34 million to date and is years behind schedule.
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PublishedApril 5, 2021
Bill would audit Maine election results as a way to promote voter confidence
The legislation is supported by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who says Maine should join 34 other states and increase transparency in elections.
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PublishedApril 5, 2021
Bill would allow online voter registration in Maine by 2023
Presently, Maine voters can request an application to register online but can't fully register electronically, unlike in 38 other states.
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PublishedApril 4, 2021
More films could be made in Maine under new proposal
Promoters of a bill now before the Legislature say the state needs to offer more financial incentives aimed at attracting a steady stream of moderately priced movie and TV productions to compete with other states and create jobs.
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PublishedApril 4, 2021
Maine considers a new strategy in battle against opioid epidemic: decriminalization
Proposed legislation could make Maine the second state to stop arresting people for possessing small amounts of drugs such as opioids, and instead steer them toward treatment.
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PublishedApril 1, 2021
Groups say Maine lawmakers should approve leases of public lands
As controversy swirls around the proposed CMP corridor, bills are being considered that would require legislative approval for projects on public lands.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Lawmakers consider banning release of most balloons in Maine
Aiming to protect wildlife from latex litter, environmentalists urge the Legislature to bar people from intentionally releasing balloons.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Legislature passes $8.3 billion state budget over Republicans’ objections
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills says she will sign the measure. Republicans say the bill was rushed, lacked their support and signals an end to bipartisan cooperation.
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