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Families and survivors say response to Lewiston shooting fell short

One said lawmakers took a few, but not enough, positive steps. Another criticized legislators for pushing “an agenda” that wouldn't have stopped the shooter.

Tribal, labor bills among those left in limbo between passage and funding

Shortly before the sun rose the day after the Maine Legislature’s adjournment deadline, both chambers passed state budget changes, which Gov. Janet Mills signed on Monday. However, more than a hundred pieces of legislation still remain in limbo. Among these unresolved items include bills aimed at expanding workers’ rights, such as requiring minimum pay for […] The post Tribal, labor bills among those left in limbo between passage and funding appeared first on Maine Morning Star.

Maine becomes trans sanctuary state despite threats of violence

Despite bomb threats and misinformation from the religious right, Maine legislators and the governor did the right thing.

Budget drama at the Maine State House has put a rape kit tracking bill in jeopardy

Lawmakers ran out of time to fund and enact a bill to reform rape kit processes in Maine; but they still have an opportunity to act

Maine governor vetoes bill to create a minimum wage for agricultural workers