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Pointing To Urgency Of Climate Crisis, Mainers Urge Golden To Back Budget Bill
Advocates see the budget package as a chance to make significant headway on combating the climate crisis.
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Few Health Workers Actually Quitting Over Vaccine Mandate Despite Ongoing Protests
Evidence suggests opponents of the statewide mandate represent a vocal minority in Maine.
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After Historic Council Tenure, Khalid Plans Grassroots Effort To Diversify Lewiston Politics
“Systemic racism exists within Lewiston and within all communities across our nation’s institutions, both public and private,” Khalid said.
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Report: Maine Imprisons People At Rate Similar To Russia
The Prison Policy Initiative put the state's incarceration rate at 328 people per 100,000.
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Mainers Deliver Travel Kits Urging Historic Investments As Lawmakers Return To Take Up $3.5T Budget
Volunteers in Bangor and Portland on Thursday delivered “roadmap for Maine” travel kits to the state’s members of Congress.
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Podcast: For Health Care, Climate, Caregiving, Reconciliation Bill Is Golden Opportunity
Plus: weigh in on the Penobscot River mercury cleanup before the deadline next week.
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Federal Budget Bill Could Finally Address Maine's Lead Pipe Hazard
Advocates are urging lawmakers to include funds in the budget bill to replace 100 percent of the state's hazardous lead pipes.
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‘It's Bad': Advocates Worry End Of Eviction Ban Will Intensify Maine's Affordable Housing Crisis
Advocates and housing experts are concerned about the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the federal moratorium on evictions.
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Groups Work To Stop Hate Crimes, Islamophobia 20 Years After 9/11
The latest data from the FBI showed hate crimes at their highest level in 12 years, more than 60% because of race, ethnicity or ancestry.
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Mills Delaying Action On Bill To Allow Maine Farmworkers To Organize, Collectively Bargain
Proponents say the bill would take a step toward providing agricultural employees with the same rights as other workers.
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Podcast: How To Mend Holes Torn In The Fabric Of Maine's Childcare System
This week on the Beacon podcast, Esther Pew sits down with Tara Williams of the Maine Association for the Education of Young Children.
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Mainers Urge Golden To Fight For Childcare Funding In Budget Reconciliation Bill
Volunteers and organizers are pushing for significant investments in families and childcare workers.
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House Reconciliation Package Would Provide Path To Citizenship
There are more than 11 million undocumented people in the U.S., according to the Migration Policy Institute.
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New Report Gives Maine Poor Rating For COVID Mitigation In Prison System
A recent report from the Prison Policy Initiative argues most states have failed to protect prisoners from COVID-19.
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Collins Under Fire For Saying Kavanaugh Would Respect Precedent, Protect Abortion Rights
Kavanaugh joined other conservative judges in a 5-4 decision that allowed the Texas law allowing a near-ban on abortions to move forward.
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Child Tax Credit Already Helping Maine Families As Congress Debates Making It Permanent
In Maine, the amount of families struggling with child hunger has decreased by six percent since the monthly payments began in July.
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Supreme Court Rejection Of Eviction Ban Increases Pressure To Dole Out Rental Aid
The decision is increasing pressure on states and localities to get rental assistance dollars distributed faster.
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Mainer Joins Press Conference Calling On The Fed To Prioritize Public In Economic Recovery
Springvale resident Patty Kidder says "the Federal Reserve has put the brakes on our economy at the first sign of rising inflation."
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Recommended But Not Required: Maine Officials Leave Final Decision On Masks To Local Schools
"The approach that we have taken has shifted away from mandates and toward recommendations," Dr. Nirav Shah said.
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Maine-Based Arts Project Seeks To Spur Conversations On Captivity, Abolition
"Freedom and Captivity" will kick off with a public event Sept. 2 at Kennedy Park in Portland.