(AP) A proposed equal rights amendment in Maine enjoys broad support from Democratic lawmakers and the governor, but it failed Wednesday to obtain a two-thirds majority in its first
Dr. Nirav Shah expressed concerns, including limits placed on DHHS to regulate use of psilocybin and what he said was too little input from behavioral and public health experts.
Dr. Nirav Shah expressed concerns, including limits the on DHHS to regulate use of psilocybin and what he said was too little input from behavioral and public health experts.
State Committee Recommends Against GOP Anti-Abortion Rights Bills
by Ethan Andrews Tuesday, May 25, 2021 5:13 PM The Maine Legislature’s Judiciary Committee on May 20 issued divided reports on six anti-abortion rights bills, with the majority recommending against passage. The committee, composed of seven Democrats and five Republicans, along with independent Jeffrey Evangelos and Regina Newell of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, split along party lines; Evangelos and Newell sided with Democrats, adding to the opposition.
Two of the bills, LD 748 and 915, would adopt the guidelines of the federal Hyde Amendment, which would eliminate most abortion services available through MaineCare. Supporters argued for consistency of federal and state rules, while opponents said it would create a disparity in abortion services based on ability to pay.