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PublishedApril 16, 2015
Progressive group, unions launch minimum wage referendum
The campaign hopes to increase the minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020.
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PublishedApril 15, 2015
LePage, Democrats promote dueling tax overhauls
There’s common ground on reducing the state income tax, but they disagree on how much and who benefits.
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PublishedApril 15, 2015
Doubtful of getting fair hearing, Maine senator withdraws religious freedom bill
Opponents and the media ‘poisoned’ public discussion of the legislation, David Burns says, a day after it was revealed that three Republican leaders were co-sponsors.
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PublishedApril 12, 2015
Gov. Paul LePage 2.0: As bold, brash and controversial as ever
The governor’s style, validated in the last election, has led to exertion of power that few have been able to check.
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PublishedApril 8, 2015
Bill to allow concealed weapons without permits draws hundreds to State House hearing
Many Maine lawmakers and state police favor the bill, saying the requirement is an ineffective burden, but others want to retain screening and oppose letting citizens ‘hide a gun.’
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PublishedApril 6, 2015
Gov. LePage tells lawmakers: Voters want my welfare reforms approved
He revives the benefit restrictions that didn’t get far last year with a challenge to ‘liberals’ – do they work for Mainers or for ‘welfare activists?’
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PublishedApril 2, 2015
Maine lawmaker prepares ‘religious freedom’ bill despite national controversy
State Sen. David Burns moves forward with legislation here even though similar efforts in Arkansas and Indiana have caused a backlash and fears of discrimination.
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PublishedApril 1, 2015
Maine lawmakers consider two bills to bring independents into primaries
Supporters want to include the state’s largest voting bloc and perhaps give moderate candidates a better chance of being elected.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2015
Impassioned Gov. LePage calls for drug battle reinforcements
He makes a new push for more agents and judges and says those who fail to act put kids’ lives at risk. Democrats back enforcement but also want more invested in treatment.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2015
States vary on plans for money from Standard & Poor’s settlement
At issue in Maine is who controls $21.5 million – the governor or, as in many states, the attorney general.
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