Supporters make last push for family planning bill as legislative session winds down

The bill would allocate state general funds to family planning resources. A GOP lawmaker said the party didn't trust it wouldn't be used for abortion care. AUGUSTA, Maine — As Maine's legislative session winds down in its final week, lawmakers jockeyed to have their priorities heard on Tuesday. One such bill covered reproductive care funding. LD 1478, An Act to Improve Women's Health and Economic Security by Funding Family Planning Services, would set aside at least $3 million in state general funds each year for family planning resources, like a...