Maine House to Vote TODAY on Anti-Choice Bills
AUGUSTA - The Maine House is expected to vote today on three dangerous anti-choice bills that could jeopardize the ability of women to get the care they need.
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Marijuana Arrests in Maine Costly and Racially Biased, Finds ACLU Report
PORTLAND - Blacks are twice as likely as whites to be arrested for marijuana possession in Maine, despite the fact that they use marijuana at the same rates, according to a new report out from the nationwide American Civil Liberties Union.
Maine House Approves Warrant Requirements for Cell Phone Tracking
AUGUSTA – The Maine House of Representatives took a strong stand for privacy tonight by voting 113-28 in favor of LD 415, sponsored by Sen. Roger Katz of Augusta.
Maine Senate Votes to Protect Privacy of Mainers
AUGUSTA - The Maine Senate voted tonight to protect the privacy of Mainers by requiring police to get a warrant before engaging in cell phone tracking. LD 415, sponsored by Sen.
Health Care Providers and Women's Rights Advocates Urge Legislators to Reject Anti-Choice Bills
AUGUSTA – Health care providers and women’s health advocates today called on legislators to reject three dangerous anti-choice bills that could jeopardize the ability of women to get the care they need. The Judiciary Committee will hear public testimony on all three bills today.
Maine Mothers and Grandmothers Speak Out Against Bill that Makes It Harder for Young Women to Get the Care They Need
Augusta – A group of mothers and grandmothers from around the state were in Augusta today to push back against three bills aimed at limiting abortion rights, including a bill that would repeal Maine’s successful law governing adult involvement in abortion decisions.