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Maine Politics
Senators Collins and King Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ban Drilling Off Coast of New England
Published Date: 05/06/2019
Bill would protect ocean economy that generates $17 billion annually throughout New England
Golden Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Make Pro-Worker Changes to Tax Bill
Published Date: 05/03/2019
Golden cosponsors Tax Fairness for Workers Act, new legislation to allow union members to deduct union dues & unreimbursed work expenses
What’s in your dinner?
Published Date: 05/03/2019
Last month Jared Golden joined Democratic and Republican colleagues to urge the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enforce the FDA’s own rules and regulations on ‘fishless fish’ and other misleadingly labeled foods.
…Governor Mills Vetoes LD 822
Published Date: 05/02/2019
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has vetoed LD 822, An Act to Prohibit the Sale of Motor Fuel Containing More Than 10 Percent Ethanol.
University of Maine, ORNL Launch Partnership to Catalyze 3D Printing with Wood-Based Products
Published Date: 05/02/2019
New $20 million additive manufacturing initiative connects local economies with national lab resources
…Governor Mills Convenes First Meeting of Children’s Cabinet
Published Date: 05/02/2019
Cabinet outlines immediate action, including the establishment of a new Chief Pediatrician for Maine, to support children’s health and safety
…Governor Mills Signs Executive Order Creating ATV Task Force
Published Date: 05/01/2019
Although there are many ATV users who are operating on public and private lands responsibly, the Task Force comes at a time when there are other ATV operators who are disobeying state laws and trespassing on and damaging private lands. Governor Mills’ Executive Order establishes the Task Force to evaluate and recommend policy changes that will protect private lands and help preserve outdoor recreation opportunities, like ATV use, and their economic benefits.
Governor Mills Introduces Bill to Establish Maine Climate Council
Published Date: 04/30/2019
The Climate Council will develop the action plan and timetable to meet the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals, to promote jobs and economic benefits for Maine people in the transition to a lower carbon economy, and to support the climate resiliency of Maine’s communities.
…Governor Mills Signs Bill to Protect Health of Maine Children By Prohibiting Electronic Smoking Devices on School Grounds
Published Date: 04/30/2019
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed legislation to protect the health of Maine children. LD 152 “An Act to Prohibit the Possession and Use of Electronic Smoking Devices on School Grounds,” sponsored by Senator Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth, bans the use or possession of all electronic smoking devices and tobacco products on school grounds, school buses, and at any school sponsored event.
…Social Studies Standards Revision- LD 283
Published Date: 04/30/2019
On April 19, 2019 Governor Mills signed LD 283, which contained the revised Maine Learning Results for Social Studies. While personal finance has always been included in the standards, this bill and the subsequent revision of the standards were designed to make explicit the importance of this content area.
Golden Discusses NAFTA with Union Workers in Skowhegan, Small Business Priorities in Lewiston
Published Date: 04/30/2019
Golden seeks out feedback from workers & small businesses to inform priorities
Golden Asks NOAA Fisheries to Postpone New Right Whale Management Proposals, Challenges Data Behind Potential New Restrictions on Maine Lobstermen
Published Date: 04/23/2019
NOAA Fisheries task force responsible for new rules on lobstermen may rely on inaccurate data, fails to consider impacts of Canadian fisheries
Maine GOP Statement on Paid Family Leave & Speaker Gideon’s Tax Increase
Published Date: 04/19/2019
Speaker wants to raise income tax despite evidence program can be created without raising taxes
…Governor Mills Statement on 2018 Drug Overdose Death Report
Published Date: 04/18/2019
It is welcome news that the number of people losing their lives to drug overdoses has decreased, but the opioid epidemic still presents a serious public health threat to our state,” said Governor Mills. We will not rest in our determination to end this epidemic.
…With blueberries in trouble, Maine eyes commission overhaul
Published Date: 04/16/2019
Maine lawmakers might try to pump some life into the state’s troubled wild blueberry industry by overhauling the commission that promotes the state’s most important fruit crop
Golden Leads Bipartisan Push for Better Data, New Approaches to Expand Reliable Broadband to Rural America
Published Date: 04/16/2019
Golden, Small Business Committee leaders encourage FCC to improve data collection, explore TV White Spaces
…In Portland, King Continues Fight to Bring Support, Tax Relief to Maine People
Published Date: 04/15/2019
King signs letter to Appropriations Committee at Pine Tree Legal requesting comprehensive funding for the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic program
…In Portland, King Continues Fight to Bring Support, Tax Relief to Maine People
Published Date: 04/15/2019
King signs letter to Appropriations Committee at Pine Tree Legal requesting comprehensive funding for the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic program.
…Republicans call for state income tax cut, warn against Democratic agenda
Published Date: 04/15/2019
A group of prominent Republicans gathered with supporters at the State House on Monday, the tax filing deadline in most states, to highlight Maine’s tax burden and call for spending restraint.
Gov. Janet Mills moved expeditiously on some of her core campaign pledges during her first 100 days and is credited with helping change the political tenor in Augusta. But with major issues looming, the question is: Will it last?
Published Date: 04/15/2019
Gov. Janet Mills moved expeditiously on some of her core campaign pledges during her first 100 days and is credited with helping change the political tenor in Augusta. But with major issues looming, the question is: Will it last?