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PublishedDecember 23, 2012
State House Notebook: NRA’s spending in Maine favors GOP candidates
The NRA has spent more than $135,000 on Maine legislative elections since 2002.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2012
Maine lawmakers cool to guns for teachers
The bill proposed by a Hampden Republican will get an airing despite Democrats’ reservations.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2012
Maine legislative leaders cool to allowing guns in schools
Rep. Brian Duprey, R-Hamden, confirms that he’s submitted a bill to allow concealed firearms permit holders to bring guns to public schools.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2012
In Maine, outsiders outspent candidates for first-time ever
The reports add to calls for reforms that would blunt influence by those from away.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2012
Maine lawmakers to focus on training, skills gap
The first policy initiative of the new Democratic majority hinges on better preparing Maine workers.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2012
Democratic leaders form panel to strengthen work force
The committee will work with business groups and build off of regulatory streamlining efforts led by Republicans.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2012
In Maine, laws to restrict guns usually prove to be hard sell
Nonetheless, Maine lawmakers expect a wave of gun control bills in response to the Connecticut shootings that claimed 26 lives, including 20 young children.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2012
Statehouse Notebook: Experience plays role in Maine salaries controversy
There was an interesting subplot to last week’s controversy in the Legislature over the salaries for three political positions . . .
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PublishedDecember 13, 2012
LePage orders flags to fly half-staff for beloved organic farming advocate
Russell Libby, 56, died Sunday after a battle with cancer.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2012
Maine Democrats opt against higher salaries for political employees
In the midst of a large budget shortfall, they decide not to spend $50,000 to pay three top officials above entry level.
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