The House unanimously passes a bill that would help homeowners treat contaminated drinking water wells.
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Legislative panel approves scaled-back affordable housing bill
Housing reformers and home-rule defenders struggled to find middle ground on Maine’s affordability crisis.
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Housing bill to be scaled back, would still allow 4 units on many lots
House Speaker Ryan Fecteau is proposing to remove some controversial parts of his affordable housing bill to preserve fourplex and accessory dwelling unit provisions.
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LePage calls for temporary cuts in Maine’s gas tax and turnpike tolls
The Republican gubernatorial candidate says this would help Mainers survive an inflationary market.
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Housing reform bill sparks heated debate
Opponents see affordable housing plan as big government, but supporters say it actually empowers landowners.
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Lawmakers consider sweeping affordable housing reform bill
The bill aims to cut the regulatory red tape that supporters say is exacerbating Maine’s housing crisis.
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Relief fund created to help Maine farmers deal with forever chemicals
Maine Farmland Trust and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association have raised $255,000 to create a short-term financial safety net for those affected by PFAS.
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Senate vote falls 1 short of threshold to send equal rights amendment to voters
Senators voted 22-12 in support Wednesday, just shy of the two-thirds majority that would be needed in upcoming votes to put the question on a statewide ballot.
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House approves climate science training funds for Maine teachers
The $3 million state grant program would encourage school districts to partner with community nonprofits to build climate science training plans for teachers.
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Sen. Collins introduces bill to help asylum seekers get jobs sooner
The legislation, co-sponsored by Sen. Angus King, would make asylum seekers eligible to receive work authorization 30 days after applying for asylum.