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PublishedOctober 24, 2023
New law aims to protect rights of manufactured home owners
The law requires landowners to give residents notice if they plan on selling their property and give tenants a chance to purchase the land.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2023
Maine Supreme Court ponders whether Sunday hunting ban violates constitutional right to food
A Readfield couple's lawsuit contends the voter-approved 'right to food' amendment should end a longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2023
Largest union representing Maine state workers holds demonstration for improved wages
The Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, used the weekend before Labor Day to demonstrate in Augusta for fair, livable wages as state employees enter their third month working under the terms of an expired contract.
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PublishedJune 27, 2023
Bill giving teens access to gender-affirming care moves forward
The Senate's approval Tuesday follows the House vote in favor on Monday.
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PublishedJune 17, 2023
Maine Senate overwhelmingly votes down proposed vehicle inspection fee hike
The House narrowly approved the bill Thursday, but the significant margin by which the Senate voted it down makes its passage very unlikely.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
Maine House OKs bill to hike vehicle inspection fees
The legislation would increase the fee from $12.50 to $20 in most parts of the state to pay for a modernized electronic system that police believe will reduce fraud. The bill still requires additional votes.
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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Maine steps up use of yellow flag law to seize weapons from those in crisis
The law went into effect in 2020, but it wasn't widely used until the state signed a contract to make the necessary medical opinions available via telehealth.
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PublishedJune 8, 2023
Senate advances bill to partially decriminalize prostitution
Gov. Janet Mills has yet to announce a stance on the bill that would eliminate the crime of engaging in prostitution but maintain penalties for those who solicit sex workers.
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PublishedMay 31, 2023
State extends use of Saco hotel as transitional housing for asylum seekers
In its first year, the hotel has housed 440 people at a cost of $5.1 million. The state is hoping to keep it open through the end of next year.
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Legislature considers changing Maine license plate design from chickadee to 1901 flag
Bill LD 1965, 'An Act to Authorize the Secretary of State to Provide a New General Issue of License Plates,' will give Maine's primary license plate a new look if approved.
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