Feed Editor 20 Jan 2012 13:45:12 GMT Front Page: Maine State Law & Legislative Reference Library In establishing this service, we are selecting news stories that are: Relevant and appropriate to the Maine Legislature From established and balanced news sources Timely (this page and feed are normally updated daily during the week at 10:00 am with the latest news) http://www.maine.gov/legis/lawlib/frontpage.html en Abortion legislation draws passionate testimony Thursday Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/abortion-legislation-draws-passionate-testimony_2013-05-16.html Committee passes bill linking hospital payment to Maine Medicaid expansion Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/array/array/array/array/1365037 Maine’s EMS to be honored at future site of memorial in Augusta Saturday Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/Maines-EMS-to-be-honored-at-future-site-of-memorial-in-Augusta-Saturday.html Maine bills seek to tighten abuse reporting requirements Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/28010/Default.aspx Law enforcement officials gather for solemn memorial of 83 fallen Maine officers Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/16/news/augusta/law-enforcement-officials-gather-for-solemn-memorial-of-83-fallen-maine-officers/ Workforce development bill sails through Maine Senate Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/array/array/array/array/1364438 Republicans express surprise as lawmakers link Medicaid expansion to hospital payback Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/15/politics/state-house/legislative-committee-votes-to-link-medicaid-expansion-with-hospital-debt-repayment/ Bill to let teachers carry guns in school not supported in initial committee vote Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/bill-survives-to-let-teachers-carry-guns-in-school_2013-05-15.html In Maine, push for virtual schools fades Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/push-for-virtual-schools-fades-_2013-05-16.html Maine lawmakers consider $1.1 billion transportation budget Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/array/array/array/array/1364399 Ethanol bill fuels debate in Maine Legislature Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/ethanol-additive-bill-fuels-debate-in-maine-legislature_2013-05-16.html Lobster promotion fees debated at State House Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/lobster-promotion-fees-debated-_2013-05-16.html Topsham developer backs MRRA bill that divides state, local officials The Forecaster http://www.theforecaster.net/news/print/array/array/array/array/160312 Maine House votes against creating food sovereignty act Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/15/politics/maine-house-votes-against-creating-food-sovereignty-act/ LePage: I don't support higher tobacco taxes Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/Governor-makes-it-clear-he-does-not-support-new-taxes-on-tobacco-products.html Maine Senate considers exercise requirement Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/27976/Default.aspx Maine Senate sustains veto of school budget bill Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/array/array/array/array/1364405 Lawmakers propose changes to Maine's medical marijuana law Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/27964/Default.aspx Bill to legalize marijuana fails, but support emerges for statewide vote Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/14/politics/state-house/bill-to-legalize-recreational-marijuana-use-fails-at-committee-level-referendum-still-possible/ Maine House sustains LePage school superintendent veto Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/array/array/array/array/1363757 LePage not happy with bipartisan energy bill Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/lepage-not-happy-with-energy-bill_2013-05-15.html Bill calling for GMO labels in Maine passes committee test Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/array/array/array/array/1363672 Maine highway budget targets product, commish says Morning Sentinel http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/highway-budget-targets-product-not-process_2013-05-15.html Democrats move Maine teacher evaluation rules forward after scolding from Bowen Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/14/news/augusta/democrats-move-maine-teacher-evaluation-rules-forward-after-scolding-from-bowen/ Maine Senate sets aside bill on background checks for gun shows Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/array/array/array/array/1363745 Bills seek to open Maine hospital board meetings to public Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/14/politics/state-house/bills-seek-to-open-maine-hospital-board-meetings-to-public/ GOP: Flaw in Obamacare language should delay decision on expanding Medicaid Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/14/health/health-law-error-means-state-should-delay-decision-on-medicaid-expansion-republican-leader-says/ Legislators want to know if business tax breaks are effective Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine-business/array/array/array/array/1362972 Cities favor state tax hikes over LePage budget Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/Maine-cities-answer-governors-budget-challenge.html Bill to arm forest rangers cut down by department, lobbyist opposition Morning Sentinel http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Bill-to-give-forest-rangers-power-to-carry-guns-stalls.html Homeless population in Maine rises 8 percent over 2012 Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/0001/11/30/homeless-population-maine-rises-8-percent-over-201/1363634 Monsanto's lawsuit win poses issues for Mainers Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/nationworld/monsantos-lawsuit-win-poses-issues-for-mainers_2013-05-14.html Maine bill to slash energy costs goes to panel Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/compromise-bill-to-slash-energy-costs-goes-to-panel_2013-05-14.html Committee votes against making 911 call transcripts confidential Morning Sentinel http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Committee-votes-against-making-911-call-transcripts-confidential.html Maine's largest medical marijuana company accused of anti-union retaliation Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/13/news/state/union-files-complaint-of-unfair-labor-practices-against-maines-largest-medical-marijuana-company/ Gov. LePage pledges $50,000 to Lewiston Fire Relief Fund Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/lewiston-auburn-maine/2013/05/13/gov-lepage-pledges-50000-lewiston-fire-relief-fund/1363340 Democrats push bill to stall virtual charter schools in Maine Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/13/news/augusta/education-committee-votes-along-party-lines-to-stall-virtual-charter-schools/ Mental health care in prison: Maine bill seeks solution Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/27939/Default.aspx Committee rejects tar sands moratorium; opts for study instead Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/05/13/committee-rejects-tar-sands-moratorium-opts-study/1363026 LePage: Union lawyer lied about shutdown Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/LePage-state-employees-union-continue-to-spar-over-shutdown-chatter.html Lawmakers stand squarely behind measure to audit Maine military sex assault laws Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/13/politics/lawmakers-stand-squarely-behind-measure-to-audit-maine-military-sex-assault-laws/ Bill to limit food stamp purchases: Is it junk? Morning Sentinel http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/bill-to-limit-food-stamp-purchases-is-it-junk__2013-05-13.html Watchdog group to immediately launch investigation of Maine CDC Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/05/10/opega-immediately-launch-investigation-maine-cdc/1361752 Should Maine allow teachers to carry guns in school? Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/10/politics/state-house/should-maine-pass-a-law-that-allows-teachers-to-carry-guns-in-school/ Maine scientists envision changing forests Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/scientists-envision-changing-forests_2013-05-12.html Hospitals reveal rates; may not matter for average patient Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/hospital-reveal-rates_-so-what__2013-05-11.html Proposed redevelopment bill incites war of words between Brunswick legislator, town councilors Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/11/news/midcoast/proposed-redevelopment-bill-incites-war-of-words-between-brunswick-legislator-town-councilors/ Bill would make 911 transcripts confidential Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/bill-would-make-911transcripts-confidential_2013-05-10.html Democrats stall teacher evaluation rules until LePage reveals education agenda Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/10/politics/state-house/democrats-stall-teacher-evaluation-rules-until-lepage-reveals-education-agenda/ Maine tax overhaul proposal meets stiff opposition Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/tax-overhaul-proposal-meets-stiff-opposition_2013-05-11.html Law requiring edible landscape in portion of Capitol Park awaits LePage signature Morning Sentinel http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/plan-may-blossom-in-capitol-park_2013-05-10.html Maine lawmakers recommend synthetic pot ban, stiffer bath salts penalties Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/10/politics/state-house/maine-lawmakers-recommend-synthetic-pot-ban-stiffer-bath-salts-penalties/ Maine Gov's education bills generate fierce opposition Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/27919/Default.aspx Committee rejects food stamp junk food ban Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/09/news/augusta/committee-rejects-food-stamp-junk-food-ban-panel-also-votes-against-act-to-deny-benefits-to-drug-felons/ Maine Regulatory Fairness Board to meet in Presque Isle Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/Maine-Regulatory-Fairness-Board-to-meet-in-Presque-Isle.html Bold Maine tax reforms would affect many Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/nationworld/bold-reforms-that-would-affect-many-residents-are-certain-to-stir-opposition-as-maine-weighs-a_2013-05-10.html?pagenum=full Democrats' reaction cool to LePage plan for funding charter, certain religious schools Kennebec Journal http://www.kjonline.com/news/criticism-greets-lepages-charter-school-legislation_2013-05-09.html Maine Legislative Council approves $30,000 to help victims of Lewiston fires Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/05/09/maine-legislative-council-approves-30000-help-vict/1361337 Maine legislators vote to restart climate change planning Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/Maine-legislators-vote-to-restart-climate-change-planning.html Maine bill aims to close jobs 'skills gap' Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/27896/Default.aspx LePage wants wind energy goals out of Maine law Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/09/news/state/lepage-wants-wind-energy-goals-out-of-maine-law/ Maine Gov proposes bill to help struggling schools improve Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/27898/Default.aspx UMaine unveils first offshore floating wind turbine Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/27887/Default.aspx Bill seeks to make hospital costs and finances more transparent in Maine Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/1360668 How much for joints, heart attack or pneumonia? Compare how Maine hospitals charge for common services Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/09/health/maine-hospitals-on-release-of-federal-data-comparing-charges-virtually-no-one-pays-the-billed-price/ Democrats split on bill to erase debt to hospitals Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/democrats-split-on-bill-to-erase-debt-to-hospitals_2013-05-09.html LePage’s budget changes use bond delay, one-time revenue gain to fill $60 million gap Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/08/politics/state-house/lepages-budget-changes-use-bond-delay-one-time-revenue-gain-to-fill-60-million-gap/ Complaints fuel bid for guardian ad litem reform Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/complaints-fuel-bid-for-guardian-ad-litem-reform_2013-05-09.html Hearing set on Scarborough legislator's bill allowing lawsuits for fetus deaths The Forecaster http://www.theforecaster.net/news/print/2013/05/08/hearing-set-scarborough-legislators-bill-allowing/159462 Peter Vigue says he supports decision to kill east-west highway study Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/08/news/mid-maine/peter-vigue-says-he-supports-decision-to-kill-east-west-highway-study/ Raw milk, poultry and produce: Bills easing small-farm oversight clear big legislative hurdle Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/08/news/augusta/raw-milk-poultry-and-produce-bills-easing-small-farm-oversight-clear-big-legislative-hurdle/ Regulating a proposed resurgence in mining under debate in Augusta Bangor Daily News http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/08/business/regulating-a-proposed-resurgence-in-mining-under-debate-in-augusta/ House approves bill that allows sale of ethanol-free gas in Maine Sun Journal http://www.sunjournal.com/news/1360689 National Chains Clash with Franchisees Over Maine Bill Maine Public Broadcasting Network http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/27867/Default.aspx House committee advances Maine-linked sex-assault bill Portland Press Herald http://www.pressherald.com/news/House-committee-advances-bill-to-aid-military-victims-of-sex-assault.html After LePage veto of superintendent residency bill, Augusta schools may change charter Morning Sentinel http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/augusta-schoolsgo-toplan-b_2013-05-08.html