Lawmakers asked to prevent excess corrections overtime
The request comes as the problem of staffing shortages and huge amounts of overtime are being framed as a matter of public safety. Author: Don Carrigan Updated: 8:52 PM EDT May 5, 2021
AUGUSTA, Maine The tragic death of a child in a 2019 car accident led to Maine Legislators being asked Wednesday to limit the amount of overtime county jail corrections officers are allowed to work.
Two years ago, a Cumberland County jail corrections officer fell asleep at the wheel and his truck smashed into another vehicle, pushing it into oncoming traffic. There, it collided with an oncoming car and the nine-year-old passenger was killed.
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On behalf of the National Election Reform Committee (associated with Independent Voting), I am writing this open letter to all of the great people of the state of Maine to support L.D. 1211, “An Act To Create An Open and Streamlined Primary.” This legislation was introduced by state Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, on March 18.
L.D. 1211 would create an open non-partisan primary election system which would allow all voters to vote in a primary election, including Independents. This bill pertains to the election of all state and national offices. Right now, Maine has a closed primary election system where it is open only to Democrats and Republicans. This is not a democratic system. I encourage all Maine voters to contact their respective representatives in the Maine Legislature and ask them to vote for L.D. 1211.
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