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PublishedJanuary 7, 2016
Maine drug plan advances despite looming opposition from LePage, House Republicans
Two legislative committees endorse the plan with minor changes, keeping the bill on the fast track.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2016
Maine Republican chairman unsure if party will meet referendum deadline
The party is trying to collect more than 62,000 signatures on a proposed referendum to cut the state’s income tax and change the welfare system.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2016
Transportation chief cancels appearance to explain Casco Bay bridge privatization
An MDOT spokesman said David Bernhardt’s change of plans does not stem from the governor’s new restrictions on administrators’ speaking to legislative committees.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2016
Emergency funding for drug agents not needed, Maine’s public safety chief tells lawmakers
The announcement that money is already available to boost enforcement could hinder passage of a $4.9 million plan that includes money for addiction treatment.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2016
Gov. LePage goes on offensive over lawsuit, threat of reprimand
He claims immunity in the Mark Eves case and moves for dismissal, and alleges that legislative leaders are secretly scheming to impeach him.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2016
Maine House Republicans want to move slowly on treatment, recovery funding in drug plan
The announcement comes the day before three legislative committees begin vetting the $4.9 million bill.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2016
Maine Democrats focus on rural districts in bid to retake state Senate
A State House news conference marks the beginning of a legislative campaign that could influence advancement of Gov. LePage’s policies.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2016
Drug strategies still contentious as Maine Legislature returns to work
About a half-dozen bills seek to address the opioid epidemic, including a $4.9 million plan that omits a politically divisive element – medication-assisted treatment.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2015
LePage sends allegorical gift book to (some) Republicans
Also: Group pushing for impeachment schedules State House rally and lawmakers tap S&P settlement for drug bill
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PublishedDecember 29, 2015
Maine lawmakers calling for transportation chief to explain Casco Bay Bridge privatization
Democrats on the Transportation Committee say they should have been consulted before such a ‘significant policy change.’
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