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PublishedJune 17, 2015
In Maine budget, a tax for peanuts, but not peanut butter
Maine Revenue Services will alert retailers that peanut butter will not be taxed under the budget enacted by the Legislature.
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PublishedJune 17, 2015
LePage pledges to veto ‘piggy projects’ in just-passed two-year budget
The governor rails against the $6.7 billion plan using a pink porker toy and a Christmas tree as props.
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PublishedJune 17, 2015
Portland’s General Assistance costs poised to grow
A provision to allow some immigrant groups to qualify for welfare benefits is stripped from a budget deal Tuesday night.
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PublishedJune 16, 2015
Maine Legislature passes $6.7 billion state budget, which faces veto by LePage
The compromise plan, which would lower the income tax but raise others, passes by majorities big enough to override the threatened veto.
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PublishedJune 15, 2015
Support erodes in Legislature to change how questions get on ballot
The House vote Monday falls short of the two-thirds majority needed to amend the Maine Constitition and require initiative campaigns to reach certain percentages of signatures from each congressional district.
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PublishedJune 12, 2015
Weekend to bring more talk as Maine legislative leaders struggle over budget
The Legislature could vote on a budget bill as soon as Monday, but it will need amendments to pass.
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PublishedJune 11, 2015
Maine House OKs bill giving residents of unorganized territories more say in wind projects
Lawmakers are nearly unanimous in restoring residents’ rights to ask out of Maine’s wind permit area, but differ on how much power citizens should have to block or control projects.
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PublishedJune 11, 2015
Senate unanimously passes fix to Efficiency Maine bill
The bill, which has been the subject of intense political wrangling despite bipartisan support, goes to Gov. Paul LePage, who has indicated that a veto is likely.
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PublishedJune 11, 2015
Maine lawmakers reject LePage’s bid to appoint top law official
The Legislature now elects the attorney general; the governor’s proposal would give appointment authority to himself.
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PublishedJune 10, 2015
Deal for Maine’s next budget derailed amid accusations
After a contentious day, Maine’s legislative leaders scramble to resume talks on a compromise to avoid a government shutdown during the tourist season.
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