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PublishedMay 5, 2019
Janet Mills chips away at LePage legacy, but signature reforms remain
Whether it's moving forward with a voter-approved expansion of Medicaid or vowing to put solar panels on the lawn of the governor's mansion, Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, with the help of strong Democratic majorities in the Legislature, has moved quickly to unwind much of the policy agenda put in place by her Republican predecessor, Paul LePage.
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PublishedMay 5, 2019
Donald Trump’s threat to release migrants in sanctuary cities won’t work
In suburban Maryland and other communities across the country, people value diversity and are ready to help border crossers seeking asylum.
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PublishedMay 3, 2019
‘Queer feminist mermaid’ hopes to unseat Collins
Saco lawyer Bre Kidman readily admits to being weird, but hopes Mainers will identify with the independence and authenticity.
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PublishedMay 2, 2019
Senate passes bill that keeps religious exemptions to vaccines but clashes with House bill
The version that won initial approval in the Senate on Thursday would eliminate only philosophical exemptions to school-required vaccinations.
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PublishedApril 30, 2019
Janet Mills signs law banning foam food and drink containers
Maine becomes one of the first states to ban single-use containers made from polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam.
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PublishedApril 28, 2019
Why don’t voters care whether presidential candidates are old?
Well, at least candidates who are male, anyway.
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PublishedApril 24, 2019
Retailers join call for Maine to ban plastic bags statewide
But opponents including the Maine Heritage Policy Center say the bill would only add costs for businesses and consumers.
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PublishedApril 24, 2019
Twitter launches reporting tool to curb misinformation during elections
It allows users to flag posts that attempt to mislead users about registering to vote or cast a ballot; identification requirements; and the date and time of an election.
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PublishedApril 23, 2019
Divided House passes bill to end most exemptions to school vaccine requirements
The exemptions have allowed parents to avoid vaccinating their children against infectious diseases before they enroll in school, leaving Maine with one of the nation's lowest vaccination rates.
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PublishedApril 23, 2019
Court to hear arguments over citizenship question on census
Deciding the case for and against including a question about citizenship on the census could have an impact on the makeup of the U.S. House and how much federal money each state receives
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