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Mills ready to hear proposals to further gun safety
Gov. Janet Mills, according to a spokesman, has begun reaching out to state legislators for ideas in the aftermath of the Lewiston murders.
Mass shooting turns spotlight on Maine’s sparse gun laws
Lawmaker in Gun Safety Caucus says lack of gun safety laws allowed her 'worst nightmare' to happen.
Maine’s constitution says people in guardianships with mental illness cannot vote. Voters can change that in November.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows urges approval of a ballot question that would eliminate "antiquated" language that is "not even legally enforceable."
Mills, national climate leaders announce goal of installing 20 million heat pumps by 2030
The announcement was made by a bipartisan group of governors representing about 60% of the U.S. economy and 55% of its population.
Wabanaki sovereignty would benefit all Maine residents, study finds
The consistent underdevelopment of the Wabanaki tribes in Maine has risen to the level of UN human rights violations, argues a Harvard scholar.
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