Maine tribal-rights bill looks dead despite lawmakers clearing it for votes
Gov. Janet Mills has opposed the bill, which has been a thorny sticking point between her and Democratic lawmakers.
Source: bangordailynews.com
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State flag becomes flashpoint over what it means to be a Mainer
On Monday, the House of Representatives voted let voters decide whether Maine should restore the original 1901 flag.
Source: bangordailynews.com
Maine voters may get chance to decide state's flag
The Maine House of Representatives joined the Senate in supporting an amended bill that would let voters pick an official state flag design.
Source: bangordailynews.com
Senate advances bill to partially decriminalize prostitution
Gov. Janet Mills has yet to announce a stance on the bill that would eliminate the crime of engaging in prostitution but maintain penalties for those who solicit sex workers.
Source: sunjournal.com
Maine Democrats advance abortion-rights bill over Republican opposition
The bill would allow doctors to perform abortions deemed medically necessary after Maine's current viability cutoff around 24 weeks.
Source: bangordailynews.com
Democrats advance Gov. Mills' bill to expand abortion access in Maine
The bill was voted out of the Judiciary Committee on Friday but still faces additional votes in the full House and Senate.
Source: centralmaine.com
Democrats advance Gov. Mills' bill to expand abortion access in Maine
The bill was voted out of the Judiciary Committee on Friday but still faces additional votes in the full House and Senate.
Source: sunjournal.com
Maine Senate puts partial decriminalization of prostitution on track to pass
Engaging in prostitution is currently a Class E misdemeanor in Maine, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Source: bangordailynews.com
Senate wants Maine voters to decide whether to change the state flag
Voters could soon get a chance to decide whether to restore Maine’s original flag, which features a simple pine tree design that has been growing more popular as a symbol of state pride in recent years. The Senate voted Wednesday night in support of a bill to restore the 1901 flag, but senators are at […]
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Source: centralmaine.com
Senate advances bill to partially decriminalize prostitution
Gov. Janet Mills has yet to announce a stance on the bill that would eliminate the crime of engaging in prostitution but maintain penalties for those who solicit sex workers.
Source: pressherald.com