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Maine Senate votes to not pass bill that would ban transgender athletes from girls sports
AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - The Maine Senate has voted to not pass a bill that would bar transgender athletes from competing in ...
Maine Democrats support high cigarette tax as state budget takes shape
Democrats on the budget committee voted to increase Mills' proposed cigarette tax increase from $1 a pack to $1.50 a pack — a ...
Gov. Mills signs bill to help students who suffer from seizures
AUGUSTA (WGME) – Governor Janet Mills signed a bill Thursday designed to help students who suffer from seizures at school. The legislation directs the Department of Education to provide resources if a ...
Gov. Mills warns that federal Medicaid cuts would directly harm Mainers
As the Trump administration's sweeping budget and policy bill moves to the Senate this week, Gov. Janet Mills used a radio ...
Gov. Mills emphasizes importance of Maine's relationship with Canada amid trade war
Maine Governor Janet Mills emphasized the importance of the state's relationship with Canada amid President Donald Trump's ...
Maine extends exemption for polystyrene foam packaging for some foods
According to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, the law also extends the exemption to allow retailers to sell ...
Gov. Mills signs minimum wage for Maine agriculture workers into law
Portland, said the bill is a 'long overdue step towards justice' for workers who are primarily Black, Brown, Latino, and ...
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Gov. Mills to speak on Maine's economic, environmental connection to the Arctic
Gov. Janet Mills is set to deliver keynote remarks at this morning's International Breakfast at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in ...
New Maine law means some foods can be packaged in styrofoam until 2027
A new law in Maine, with immediate effect, means that raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs can continue to be sold in ...