Post by Logan on Apr 22, 2016 21:00:18 GMT -6
LePage veto threatens bill affecting ferry delivery of medical samples
ROCKLAND, Maine — Islanders served by the Maine State Ferry Service are hoping legislators will rescue a bill that would allow for lockboxes to be placed on ferries for medical specimens to be brought to the mainland.
The bill, LD 1468, is at risk of sinking following its veto Wednesday by Gov. Paul LePage, who referred to the measure as an unnecessary mandate. The state ferry system serves Vinalhaven, North Haven, Islesboro, Swans Island, Frenchboro and Matinicus.
“This has a pretty big impact on daily life,” said Nick Battista, marine program director for the Rockland-based Island Institute.
Jon Emerson, chairman of the North Haven Board of Selectmen, said the legislation is important to residents of this Penobscot Bay Island, which has a year-round population of about 355 people.
Read more: bangordailynews.com/2016/04/22/news/midcoast/lepage-veto-threatens-bill-affecting-ferry-delivery-of-medical-samples/
ROCKLAND, Maine — Islanders served by the Maine State Ferry Service are hoping legislators will rescue a bill that would allow for lockboxes to be placed on ferries for medical specimens to be brought to the mainland.
The bill, LD 1468, is at risk of sinking following its veto Wednesday by Gov. Paul LePage, who referred to the measure as an unnecessary mandate. The state ferry system serves Vinalhaven, North Haven, Islesboro, Swans Island, Frenchboro and Matinicus.
“This has a pretty big impact on daily life,” said Nick Battista, marine program director for the Rockland-based Island Institute.
Jon Emerson, chairman of the North Haven Board of Selectmen, said the legislation is important to residents of this Penobscot Bay Island, which has a year-round population of about 355 people.
Read more: bangordailynews.com/2016/04/22/news/midcoast/lepage-veto-threatens-bill-affecting-ferry-delivery-of-medical-samples/