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LAWMAKERS PUSH FOR PROTECTION FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS

Posted: September 24, 2014

103 legislators call for manufacturer warnings for phthalates   AUGUSTA –  One hundred three lawmakers are joining together to call on the...

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MPBN: "Maine DEP Withdraws Formaldehyde Rule Proposal, Dismaying Environmentalists"

Posted: May 07, 2014

By Susan Sharon Read more here. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have added the...

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LEPAGE PUTS CAMPAIGN DONORS AHEAD OF MAINE KIDS’ HEALTH

Posted: May 06, 2014

Unilaterally nixes agreement to add formaldehyde to priority chemicals list   AUGUSTA -- Following reports that Governor LePage has formally...

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DEM LEADERS BACK MAINE MOMS ON COMMON SENSE TOXIC CHEMICAL DISCLOSURE

Posted: July 31, 2013

AUGUSTA – Top Democratic lawmakers gave strong support to an effort by Maine moms urging Governor Paul LePage to support disclosure of toxic...

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GOV REJECTS SAFETY MEASURE PROTECTING KIDS AND MOMS FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS

Posted: July 08, 2013

Vetoes Kids Safe Product Act AUGUSTA – Today, Governor Paul LePage vetoed a measure that ensures further protections for kids and Maine...

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SENATE SUPPORTS MEASURE PROTECTING KIDS AND PREGNANT MOMS FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS

Posted: June 19, 2013

AUGUSTA— Earlier today, the Senate passed unanimously under the hammer a measure that will further help protect kids and Maine families from...

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MEASURE PROTECTING KIDS AND PREGNANT MOMS FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS MOVES FORWARD

Posted: May 24, 2013

AUGUSTA—A measure that will further help protect kids and Maine families from harmful chemicals in household products such as toys and food was...

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