News Tipoffs - Maine Editors
ASAM Weekly for July 28, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release:
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The ASAM Weekly for July 28, 2026
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ASAM Weekly -July 28
When Craving Predicts the Use of Methamphetamine:
Lessons From the ADAPT-2 Trial
By Manish K. Jha, MBBS; Udi Ghitza, PhD; and Madhukar H. Trivedi, MD
Methamphetamine use disorder remains a significant public health issue with high rates of morbidity and mortality and the absence of any United
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS FEDERAL CUTS TO SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS FEDERAL CUTS TO SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 15 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants.
The order comes just
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Carbajal, Cut Flower Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Resolution to Recognize July as American Grown Flower and Foliage Month
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Carbajal, Cut Flower Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Resolution to Recognize July as American Grown Flower and Foliage Month
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U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) led Congressional Cut Flower Caucus co-chairs Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20), and Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03) in introducing a bipartisan resolution to officially recognize the month of July 202
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CRES Celebrates Growing Communications, Policy and Government Relations Team
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release:
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CRES Celebrates Growing Communications, Policy and Government Relations Team
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WASHINGTON - Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) announced the addition of four new team members across its communication
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CU announces Spring '26 president's, dean's lists
LAWTON, Oklahoma, July 30 -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
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CU announces Spring '26 president's, dean's lists
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Cameron University has announced the President's and Dean's honor lists for the Spring 2026 semester.
To make either honor list, students must be enrolled fill time. President's List honorees must have maintained a straight-A (4.0 grade point) average for the semester. The Dean's List requires a 3.00-3.99 grade point average.
Students are listed by ho
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DSCC Statement on 61st Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DSCC Statement on 61st Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Today, on the 61st anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare being signed into law, Americans across the country are facing the impacts of Republicans' toxic agenda that threatens these essential programs, ripped health care away from millions of Americans, and spiked costs for families all to pay for billionaire tax giveaways. Eve
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Governor Hochul Announces New Gun Safety Actions to Protect New Yorkers from Federal Firearm Regulation Rollbacks
ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces New Gun Safety Actions to Protect New Yorkers from Federal Firearm Regulation Rollbacks
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced actions in response to the Trump Administration's proposed rollbacks that would make sweeping and dangerous changes to federal firearms regulations. Earlier this year, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced c
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Arkansas is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia an
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IFPTE Endorses Troy Jackson for United States Senate
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news:
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IFPTE Endorses Troy Jackson for United States Senate
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This week IFPTE met with Maine Senate candidate, Troy Jackson, to discuss his candidacy and priorities if elected to represent the citizens of Maine in the United States Senate. Following the meeting, IFPTE issued a strong endorsement, noting that, "Maine deserves a Senator that understand t
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Johns Hopkins: Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence in Maine
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 31 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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New Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence in Maine
The Maine State Policy Roadmap includes eight core recommendations for lawmakers to adopt to reduce the burden of gun violence in the state.
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Experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions have released their latest tool for effective state gun violence prevention policies - this time for Maine.
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Kaine, Colleagues Unveil Legislation to Block Dangerous Department Of Education Interagency Agreements
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Colleagues Unveil Legislation to Block Dangerous Department Of Education Interagency Agreements
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), alongside U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Susan Collins (R-ME), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)-all members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee-unveiled legislation to block certain Interag
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King Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Polling Stations from Federal Intervention, Armed Troops
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Polling Stations from Federal Intervention, Armed Troops
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is cosponsoring legislation to protect against the use of federal troops or armed federal agents at polling places. The Protect Our Polls Act would require congressional approval prior to any deployment of armed federal law enforcement or uniformed mil
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Maine State Rep. Bunker Law to Strengthen Emergency Response System Goes Into Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release:
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Bunker law to strengthen emergency response system goes into effect
A law sponsored by Rep. Stephan Bunker, D-Farmington, that will strengthen Maine's emergency response system by extending the probationary period for public safety dispatchers went into effect yesterday.
LD 2090 permits dispatch centers to establish a probationary period for public safety dispatchers of up to one year in order to pr
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Maine State Rep. Gattine Law to Help Prevent Domestic Violence is Now in Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release:
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Gattine law to help prevent domestic violence is now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, to help prevent domestic violence by funding certified intervention programs is now in effect.
LD 666 provides $500,000 in one-time funding for Maine's Certified Domestic Violence Intervention Programs (CDVIPs), which are court-ordered and proven to be effective. However, many progr
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Maine State Rep. Gattine Law to Support Emergency Shelters is Now in Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release:
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Gattine law to support emergency shelters is now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, to provide funding for Maine's emergency shelters, which help individuals and families experiencing homelessness, is now in effect.
LD 2124 contributes one-time state funds to keep shelters open and reduce costs for municipalities. The primary funding source for emergency shelters has no
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Maine State Rep. Gere Laws Addressing Housing in Maine Take Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release:
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Gere laws addressing housing in Maine take effect
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Traci Gere, D-Kennebunkport, to increase housing opportunities, support aspiring homeowners and strengthen local code enforcement is now law.
The three new laws are part of ongoing efforts to address Maine's housing shortage and ensure more Mainers can find safe, stable and affordable homes.
"Housing is the foundation
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Maine State Rep. Graham Law Expanding Behavioral Healthcare Access Goes Into Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release:
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Graham law expanding behavioral healthcare access goes into effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, to expand behavioral healthcare access went into effect this week.
Behavioral health services, including mental healthcare, substance use disorder services, crisis stabilization and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will now be more accessible for Mainers - particularly in
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Maine State Rep. Mathieson Law to Protect Paid Family and Medical Leave is Now in Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release:
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Mathieson law to protect paid family and medical leave is now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Kristi Mathieson, D-Kittery, to protect the stability and integrity of Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave program (PFML) by prohibiting the creation of private group trusts is now in effect.
"While we are in the midst of a national cost of living crisis, the effectiveness of Maine's Paid Family and
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Maine State Rep. Sato Law to Help Uphold Due Process is Now in Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release:
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Sato law to help uphold due process is now in effect
A new law sponsored by Rep. Ellie Sato, D-Gorham, to help uphold due process in Maine is now in effect.
In the wake of increasing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Maine, LD 2106 provides clarity for employees at public schools, state health facilities and state libraries on what to do if, and when, they encounter federal imm
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Protect Borrowers Issues Commentary: Congress Wants to Make It Easier to Load Students Up With State-Based Private Student Loan Debt
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following commentary on July 29, 2026, by Policy Director Aissa Canchola Banez:
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Congress Wants to Make it Easier to Load Students Up with State-Based Private Student Loan Debt
Trump's OBBBA hasn't Made College Any Cheaper. More Student Debt Cannot Be Lawmakers' Only Answer.
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One year ago this month, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, making unpreceden
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Ranking Members Raskin, Jayapal Demand ICE Agents Wear Functional Body Cameras
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Ranking Members Raskin, Jayapal Demand ICE Agents Wear Functional Body Cameras
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Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, sent a letter demanding that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immediately equip all agents interacting with the public w
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Research Development - It Takes a Village
STORRS, Connecticut, July 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Research Development - It Takes a Village
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A group of research development leaders from six public research universities across New England, including UConn, has recently been honored with the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP) Leadership Award. This award recognizes the team's outstanding contributions to advancing the field of research development.
The New Engla
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Senator Collins' Legislation to Block Transfer of Offices from the Department of Education Clears Committee
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Senator Collins' Legislation to Block Transfer of Offices from the Department of Education Clears Committee
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Click HERE to watch and HERE to download video of Senator Collins discussing the bill during the HELP Committee markup.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins joined with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) in introducing legislation that would prevent the Departmen
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Senator Hassan Presses Sado Capital on Management of Mobile Home Communities in New Hampshire
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Senator Hassan Presses Sado Capital on Management of Mobile Home Communities in New Hampshire
Request Comes as Company Practices Prompt Residents to Share Concerns with Senator Hassan
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, today pressed Sado Capital, a real estate investment firm, o
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Provider Reimbursement Stability Act to Ensure Long-Term Access to Medical Care
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Provider Reimbursement Stability Act to Ensure Long-Term Access to Medical Care
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WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Peter Welch (D-VT), Roger Marshall M.D. (R-KS), Angus King (I-ME), Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act to modernize Medicare's Physician Fee Schedule (MFPS). The bipartisan, comprehe
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Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 1351X) entitled "St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Co. LLC - Discontinuance of Service Exemption - In Santa Cruz County California":
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On June 15, 2026, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Company, LLC (SPPR), filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 C.F.R. part 1152, subpart F, to discontinue common carrier freight rail service over approximately 28.39 miles of r
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University of New England Research Suggests No-cost Educational Resources Enhance Learning, Accessibility in Dental Education
BIDDEFORD, Maine, July 31 -- The University of New England issued the following news:
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New UNE research suggests no-cost educational resources enhance learning, accessibility in dental education
In what is believed to be the first study of its kind, new research conducted by University of New England Clinical Professor Yang Kang, B.Med., Ph.D., suggests the use of open educational resources (OER) in dental education can reduce cost barriers and increase learning among dental students.
U
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US Department of Labor cites Maine hardwood pulp mill more than $700K for exposing workers to chemical hazards
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor cites Maine hardwood pulp mill more than $700K for exposing workers to chemical hazards
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AUGUSTA, ME - A federal investigation into the release of a deadly gas at a Baileyville-based wood pulp mill found that the employer exposed workers to safety and health hazards that resulted in the death of two workers.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Admini
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Welch, Boozman Lead Colleagues on Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect Seniors' Access to Health Care
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch, Boozman Lead Colleagues on Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect Seniors' Access to Health Care
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Bill would update decades-old Medicare rules that trigger harmful cuts to health care providers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, along with U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-Ark.), Angus King (I-Maine), Roger Marshall M.D.
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