Maine Democrats’ bills aim to hold down prescription drug prices, health care costs

Their 5 bills include proposals to reduce price gouging by pharmaceutical companies and help consumers who have trouble paying for insulin.

Rally to demand lower prescription drug costs set for noon Tuesday

Gov. Mills signs 4 bills to reduce medication prices, including buying from Canada

One new law – subject to federal approval – would let Maine act as a wholesaler to import prescription drugs from Canada.

Maine Senate passes bipartisan prescription drug reform bills

One bill would allow Maine to negotiate to purchase drugs from Canada, while others would increase drug pricing transparency.

Health care has dominated legislative session

Democrats control the House and Senate and have a governor who's on their side. Their priority has been health care, both in policy changes and spending priorities

Golden protests ‘gotcha politics’ move by House leaders

Lewiston Democrat says measures with bipartisan backing should be allowed to go the Senate without tying them to bills the GOP won't support.

Drug Take-Back Day set for Androscoggin County on Saturday

There are eight locations across the county for residents to take back unwanted drugs for safe disposal on Saturday.

Critics take aim at plan to allow prescription drug imports from Canada

Pharmacists and others warn of unintended consequences in a bill that aims to reduce medication costs in Maine.

'Bargain' drugs could put Maine lives in danger

Wiscasset teen charged with aggravated drug trafficking at school