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“Instead of mass deportations, mass accountability,” said Senate Judiciary chair Dick Durbin of Illinois. “Let’s fix our broken immigration system in a way that protects our country and honors our heritage as a nation of immigrants.” mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/10/dc/…

Where historic use of firefighting foam threatens drinking water, municipalities bear the burden of responding. The second story in our investigative series with @PulitzerCenter. mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/11/lit…

House Democrats will face a tough vote this week on the final compromise annual defense bill that includes pay raises for troops but also bans coverage for U.S. service members’ children who seek transgender care. mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/11/dc/…

An effort to pass a sweeping measure aimed at protecting press freedoms was struck down in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday night. mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/11/dc/…

An 11-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday in a case that will determine whether doctors can perform emergency abortion care without criminal prosecution in Idaho, a state with a near-total abortion ban. mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/11/app…

If enhanced federal subsidies go away, premium payments will increase by an average of more than 75%, according to KFF. Some people would see their payments double, @Stateline_news reports. mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/11/mil…

Maine's two members of the U.S. House of Representatives, both Democrats, split in their support of the bill. mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/11/dc/…

Firefighters face elevated risk of cancer. Our investigation with @PulitzerCenter highlights the extent of the toxic exposure first responders face, and what it will take to reduce these risks. mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/12/str…

“This issue sits at the nexus of Maine’s aging population, our societal undervaluing of care work, and our reliance on women to step in when systems fall short,” states the Maine Permanent Commission on the Status of Women's 2024 biennial report. mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/12/com…

The Maine Gun Safety Coalition is asking state lawmakers to ban ghost guns after an untraceable firearm was used by the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter. mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/12/mai…

The most expensive health care system. One of the lowest life expectancies in the wealthy world. In his manifesto, Luigi Mangione paints himself as a man radicalized by statistics. By Minnesota Reformer mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/12/650…

Public housing tenants made up a disproportionately high share of eviction cases in 2023, according to an analysis by Bangor Daily News and ProPublica. Despite that, Maine's new rent relief program specifically excludes those residents. mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/13/mai…

The American Civil Liberties Union is urging state and local officials to enact a “firewall” of laws and policies to protect citizens against civil rights abuses they expect will unfold over President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/13/acl…

“We, the MaineHealth Interpreters, want to be heard, understood and respected, just like our patients and providers,” said Eva Chen, a medical interpreter II for MaineHealth. mainemorningstar.com/briefs/medical…

Eggs made one of the biggest jumps at 8.2% over the month, and 37.5% over the past year, providing challenges for people trying to eat a somewhat cheaper protein and families cooking holiday foods such as sugar cookies and challah. mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/13/us-…

"We want to restore public trust in the political process. We want to say that in Maine we are not resigned to the tide of big money. We are the tide," said Cara McCormick, who chaired the Question 1 ballot committee. mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/13/mai…

Extraordinary deep dive AFFF article here on Maine firefighters and PFAS 🔥🔥🔥

“To further increase the number of EVs on the road, Maine must continue to offer attractive EV rebates and expand the dealer network offering rebates, especially in rural communities,” Maine's climate action plan reads. But the rebate fund is empty. mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/16/des…

If you caught our reporting on firefighters' toxic exposure and want to learn more, Maine Public’s “Maine Calling” on Tuesday will feature a discussion on the prevalence of PFAS in and from firefighting. mainemorningstar.com/briefs/maine-p…