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Report Says 34 Maine Legislators Have Joined Far-Right Facebook Groups
Together the lawmakers sponsored 963 bills during the most recent legislative sessions.
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After Historic Passage, New Laws Battling PFAS Enter Implementation Phase
Maine is going a step further by going after the companies that produced PFAS-contaminated sludge and claimed it was safe for use.
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Dems Back Progressive Reforms In Platform But Protesters Say Party Fell Short On Tribal Rights
The party convention comes as Maine — and the rest of the country — is preparing for a pivotal midterm contest in November.
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Progressives Across Maine Step Up To Run For Legislature In Pivotal 2022 Election
Progressives already serving in Augusta have helped Democratic majorities in the House and Senate make strides.
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Beacon Podcast: Veto Day Roundup And So Much Housing News
Hosts discuss some of the many recent media pieces on Maine’s housing crisis, and where they fit into the larger picture.
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Congress Explores Creation Of Truth Commission For U.S. Indian Boarding Schools
H.R. 5444 would establish the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies.
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Experts, Birders: Turn Off Home Lights At Night During Migration Season
Saturday is World Migratory Bird Day.
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U.S. Senate Democrats Fail To Enshrine Nationwide Abortion Protections, Vow More Action
Democrats did not get enough votes to overcome the legislative filibuster.
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Maine Poor People's Campaign Mobilizes For National ‘Moral March On Washington' In June
The rally is being organized by the Poor People’s Campaign, a national coalition building power across marginalized communities.
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Activist Responds With Free Speech Chalking Mocking Collins For Calling Cops
"You might not recognize our right to free speech, but I hope you recognize my right to have an abortion," an unknown activist wrote.
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Legislators Sustain Mills' Vetoes Of Progressive Labor And Criminal Justice Reform Bills
In total, Mills vetoed five bills from the 2022 legislative session, none of which were overturned by the legislature.
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Dems Help Mills Dodge Veto Of Popular Wabanaki Sovereignty Bill
Democrats declined to put LD 1626, which passed the Maine House and Senate last month, on Gov. Janet Mills’ desk.
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McConnell Doesn't Rule Out U.S. Senate Vote Outlawing Abortion If GOP Takes Control
"Yeah, it’s possible. It would depend on where the votes were," McConnell said.
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Progressive Legislators Not Seeking Reelection Say Institutional Barriers Often Prevent Change
Beacon spoke with some lawmakers about why they are leaving and what reflections they have on their experience at the State House.
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‘We Delivered': Recovery Community Celebrates Signing Of Stronger Good Samaritan Law
Gov. Janet Mills held a ceremonial signing Monday of a bill creating additional protections from prosecution at the scene of an overdose.
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Beacon Podcast: The Lowdown On Roe V. Wade—And What You Can Do About It
Podcast hosts also preview veto override day and talk about the still-uncertain future of the Tribal Sovereignty bill.
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Senate Will Vote On Abortion Rights Next Week, Likely Without Collins' Support
The effort appears largely symbolic, the Maine Beacon reports.
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U.S. Senate To Try Again On Abortion Rights After Bombshell Disclosure Of Draft Opinion
Democrats predicted that abortion will emerge as a major issue in the upcoming midterm elections for members of Congress.
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Joining Wave Of Organized Newsrooms, BDN Journalists Look To Unionize
Organizers said an overwhelming majority of eligible staff have signed cards declaring their desire to join the News Guild of Maine.
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Mainers Rally In Support Of Roe V. Wade After Leaked Draft Opinion
Mainers gathered Tuesday at the federal courthouse in Portland, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the right to have an abortion.