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PublishedMarch 16, 2011
New Maine driver safety bill targets texting
Current law, which simply bans distracted driving, isn’t having the impact lawmakers had hoped for.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2011
Out-of-state job requires South Portland senator to resign
The resignation of Larry Bliss will be ‘a tough loss for Senate Democrats,’ says a party leader.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2011
Senate Democrat to resign for new job
State Sen. Larry Bliss, D-South Portland, has accepted an administrative position at one of the California state university campuses.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2011
Domestic violence bill faces opposition
The measure would allow tracking devices as a condition of bail in cases involving protection orders.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2011
Businesses get say on tax breaks
Hearings will start today on LePage’s plans. Meanwhile, a subcommittee looks at whether the cuts are fair and effective.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2011
Majority vote for governor proposed
Sen. Tom Saviello says the current system of going by the most votes does not provide a clear mandate.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2011
LePage to exempt new panels from access law
The governor cites a need for privacy; critics challenge ‘a shadow of secrecy’
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PublishedMarch 9, 2011
Governor’s advisory groupexempted from access law
The LePage administration says the council, which will advise the governor on business issues, needs to operate in private.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2011
Giving courts more power over agencies is a nonstarter
Gov. LePage’s proposal likely would prolong the permitting process for businesses, lawmakers are told.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2011
Senate backs LePage choice for education despite qualms
AUGUSTA – Education policy dominated Senate debate Thursday as Democrats unsuccessfully challenged the nomination of Stephen Bowen to be Maine’s next education commissioner. Bowen, the nominee of Gov. Paul LePage, was confirmed by a vote of 25-10, with Democrats casting all votes in opposition. Four Democrats and Sen. Dick Woodbury, an independent from Yarmouth, voted […]
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