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PublishedApril 4, 2012
Maine AFL-CIO vows to fight ‘right to work’
A legislative panel is set to vote on a bill to end mandated union dues for non-union public workers.
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PublishedApril 4, 2012
State uncovers $14 million in extra revenue
An accounting error led officials to underestimate December revenue, Maine Revenue Services says.
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PublishedApril 3, 2012
For first time, House votes to override LePage veto
On Monday, LePage vetoed a bill that would have directed DHHS and the Department of Education to seek more federal funds for school medical services.
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PublishedApril 3, 2012
Bill would end mandatory dues for non-union workers
But the Maine State Employees Association and others argue that all state workers benefit from the contracts they negotiate, so all should pay their fair share.
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PublishedApril 3, 2012
N.H. liquor sales costing Maine millions
Maine loses $4 million to $11 million a year as liquor bought in New Hampshire is resold here.
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PublishedApril 2, 2012
House sustains LePage’s veto of foreclosure bill
The bill to clarify and streamline mortgage foreclosure proceedings was vetoed by the governor on Friday.
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PublishedApril 2, 2012
State House Notebook: LePage office is not the bully pulpit
A Democrat from Portland called Gov. Paul LePage a bully last week, saying communication problems in the Department of Health and Human Services may be linked to staffers’ fear of the chief executive. Sen. Joe Brannigan, D-Portland, told reporters that LePage has a sign in his office that says “bully.” He wondered if that’s why […]
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PublishedMarch 31, 2012
Maine mining bill stirs debate
Mining and town officials say a new gold mine on Bald Mountain would bring at least 300 jobs, but opponents say it would hurt hunting, fishing and tourism, which also create jobs.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2012
Lawmakers study new gold mine in Aroostook
Supporters a new mine on Bald Mountain would bring at least 300 jobs to northern Maine, but others say it would hurt the fishing and tourism industries, which also provide jobs.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2012
LePage vetoes bill to regulate foreclosure documents
It is the governor’s 16th veto of the two-year legislative session.
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