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PublishedFebruary 11, 2014
Maine Senate backs early voting, but likely not enough to send measure to voters
The bill to expand in-person voting before Election Day would require a constitutional amendment, which must first be approved by voters.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2014
Maine CDC officials duck legislative panel’s inquiry on shredding
All five decline to answer questions from an oversight committee about controversial health grant awards. Subpoenas may be next.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2014
Democrats plan bill to kill embattled welfare study contract
They say the first Alexander report was a skewed analysis the state can’t afford, but the DHHS chief insists it was accurate and useful.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2014
State House Notebook: Filling the gaps in the Republican attack on Michaud’s farm bill vote
Also: Gov. Paul LePage and Sen. Troy Jackson tangle again.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2014
Michaud wins backing of another leading environmental group
The endorsement by the Maine League of Conservation Voters is expected to help Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud in his bid to unseat Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2014
Protecting Maine lobsters by banning pesticides gets tepid support
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association says the state needs a comprehensive assessment of pesticide threat.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2014
Maine House votes to avoid cut in state aid to localities
Legislators back retaining $40 million for revenue sharing and taking money from other funds in an early vote on a politically sensitive bill opposed by some Republicans.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2014
LePage used speech for defining campaign
Pushing divisive plans that have no chance of passage shows a lack of leadership, his political opponents say.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2014
With drug crackdown, LePage favoring enforcement over treatment
The governor wants more drug officers, judges and prosecutors but remains silent on prevention and treatment in his State of the State speech.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2014
Maine lawmakers consider creating state-run virtual school
The proposal has bipartisan backing, but a provision to freeze approval of private virtual schools faces opposition from LePage administration.
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