Working group recommends regulating intoxicating hemp
The group of health experts and producers wants the state to create age limits for intoxicating hemp-derived products and put a cap on the amount of THC in beverages.
These are 31 bills to watch in the 132nd Legislature
We examined legislation recently introduced that you should pay attention to.
Following outcry, Maine health department waters down proposed staffing ratios
The Department of Health and Human Services released a new proposal with less aggressive increases than were initially proposed, and will give residential care facilities two years to phase in the changes.
Concerns raised about Maine’s ‘crisis pregnancy centers’
Activists say these centers circulated misinformation about “abortion pill reversals” not supported by studies.
Nursing home owner feels ‘relief’ as he exits the business
Phil Cyr has signed an agreement with Maine-based chain First Atlantic Healthcare to sell his family’s nursing homes in Presque Isle and Caribou.
Increasing tobacco tax, AI protections among 2025 Maine health priorities
Advocates said they would like to see legislation that helps address the shortage of health care workers, among other things.
How we reported on residential care facilities
During a long investigation on residential care facilities, and many days spent poring over records, talking to people who lived nearby proved crucial.