Politics

Maine ACA Enrollment Could Drop With Medicaid Expansion

By • Oct 30, 2019

Several thousand Mainers who have Affordable Care Act insurance but qualify for Medicaid will be switched over during the Nov. 1-Dec. 15 enrollment.

Maine Laws Expanding Abortion Access Unlikely To Fill Federal Funding Gap, Providers Say

By Caitlin Andrews - Bangor Daily News • Oct 30, 2019
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Maine’s biggest family planning providers say two new state laws that expanded abortion access are unlikely to fill the funding gap left after a move from President Donald Trump’s administration led them to opt out of federal funding under Title X.

Deadline Draws Near For No-Questions-Asked Absentee Ballots

By • Oct 30, 2019

PORTLAND, Maine - The deadline is drawing near to request absentee ballots ahead of the Maine election.

Maine AG Joins Group Opposing Online Alcohol Sales

By • Oct 30, 2019

AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine's attorney general is joining with dozens of colleagues to call for websites to crack down on illegal sales of alcohol over the internet.

Collins Pushes Budget Bill Including Funding For UMaine Marine Research

By • Oct 29, 2019

The U.S Senate is taking up budget bills this week that include funding for marine resources programs at the University of Maine.

Oct. 25: LePage Is Back In Maine News, Plus The Latest On The Impeachment Inquiry

By • Oct 25, 2019
Rebecca Conley / Maine Public

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It's Friday and time again for Maine's Political Pulse.

Maine Could Start Accepting Recreational Marijuana Retail Applications By The End Of The Year

By • Oct 25, 2019
Robert F. Bukaty / AP File

The state Marijuana Advisory Commission was told Thursday that by the end of this year, the state will start accepting online applications for retail licenses for sellers of marijuana intended for adult recreational use.

'I Am A Product Of My Environment' — LePage Teases Possible Run In 2022 As Students Protest At Colby

By • Oct 25, 2019
Steve Mistler / Maine Public

Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage Wednesday used his first major public appearance since leaving office to try to reframe his eight controversial years in office — and to continue teasing a possible run in 2022. LePage's engagement with student protesters at Colby College shows how the conservative firebrand is shifting responsibility for his record of divisive comments to his favorite foil.

State Treasurers - Including Maine's - Partner To Grow Corporate Board Diversity

By • Oct 24, 2019

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Rhode Island's treasurer has announced a new regional partnership dedicated to increasing gender, racial and ethnic diversity on corporate boards in the Northeast.

New Partnership Of Maine Officials Will Focus On Combating Elder Abuse

By • Oct 23, 2019

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signed an executive order to create an organized effort aimed at fighting elder abuse.

Retired General From Oxford Withdraws From US Senate Race

By • Oct 23, 2019
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Retired Air Force Gen. Jon Treacy from Oxford has withdrawn from the race to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ Senate seat.

Mills Calls On USDA To Finalize Rules On Industrial Hemp

By • Oct 23, 2019
Jennifer Mitchell / Maine Public

The Mills administration is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work swiftly and finalize federal rules guiding states on how they should implement industrial hemp plans.

Angus King Calls For Low-Cost Financing For Home Energy Efficiency Improvements

By • Oct 22, 2019

Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King of Maine is urging national energy efficiency experts to focus more attention on the issue of consumer financing for home heating improvements.

Green Independent Candidate Enters Maine Race For Senate Seat

By • Oct 22, 2019
Jennifer Mitchell / Maine Public file

A longtime community organizer and school teacher from Solon is vying to become the Green Independent Party nominee in next year’s U.S. Senate race.

Oct. 18: Campaign Finance And A Look At The Polls Ahead Of A Contentious Election

By • Oct 20, 2019
Rebecca Conley / Maine Public

It’s Friday and time again for Maine's Political Pulse.

This week host Keith Shorthall is sitting in for Irwin Gratz, and he’s speaking with Statehouse Bureau Chief Steve Mistler and Chief Political Correspondent Mal Leary. They’ll take a look at campaign spending and how various polls might provide perspective on how Maine politicians are doing in the ramp up to the 2020 election.

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