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Wildfires · MaineConservationists in Maine said reinstated protections of the Endangered Species Act could help wildlife already struggling to adapt to climate change. Economic impacts will no longer be considered when listing certain species as threatened or endangered but the threat of climate change will be a factor. Anya Fetcher, federal policy advocate for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, said so-called “blanket rule” protections will also be revived…See the Story
New Endangered Species Act rules consider climate impact on ME wildlife
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Janet Mills · MaineLast week, Gov. Janet Mills vetoed a small bill, one that received no formal opposition in committee and would have helped some of our most vulnerable Mainers stay out of jail, get jobs, and rebuild their lives. LD 2246 would have ended our three strikes law against petty theft. As Michael Kebede of the ACLU of Maine put it, under current law, “Stealing three loaves of bread on three separate occasions… could mean five years in prison and a $5,0…See the Story
Janet Mills wields her veto pen against the most vulnerable. Again.
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Taxes · MaineWhat is tax fairness? Taxes help pay for things that benefit everyone, like good schools, clean air and water, and safe roads. Businesses also need these things to succeed, along with a healthy, housed, and educated workforce, modern infrastructure, and affordable energy. Fair taxes mean everyone pitches in according to their means, so those who have less pay less, and those who have more pay more. Unfortunately, the vast majority of states stil…See the Story
Tax Fairness — An Explainer
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Wind Power · MaineToday on the Beacon Podcast, Ben and Esther discuss updates from the legislative session including the new pilot program for housing subsidies, the outcome of Planned Parenthood’s proposed constitutional amendment regarding protecting access to abortion, and the Sears Island offshore wind proposal. Additionally, the two discuss Pres. Biden’s new plan to help erase or lower student debt for approximately 30 million people. Ask a question or leave…See the Story
Podcast: Rent relief, abortion access, wind power and student debt relief!
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Maine, Maine · MaineMaine voters overwhelmingly back crucial housing reforms and a public health insurance option, according to a recent poll. In the survey of 607 Maine voters conducted in late March by the Maine People’s Resource Center, a partner of the Beacon, 57% expressed support for “the creation of a new state rental assistance voucher program to help more Maine families afford housing,” with only 30% opposed. Additionally, 62% of respondents favor banning…See the Story
Poll: Mainers strongly support rent relief, public health insurance option
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Maine, Maine · MaineAdvocates for women veterans, who’ve experienced sexual trauma while serving in the military, are asking state lawmakers for much-needed funding. Previous legislation backed the creation of two sexual trauma liaisons at community-based organizations in the state, but funding never came to fruition. Executive Director of the Augusta-based Sisters-in-Arms Center, Rebecca Cornell du Houx, said lawmakers have a chance to help veteran survivors rebui…See the Story
Maine women veterans request counselors for military sexual trauma
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