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PublishedJune 17, 2011
Hard-fought budget sent to governor
The Legislature toned down some divisive parts of LePage’s original proposal before approving the $6 billion spending plan.
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PublishedJune 16, 2011
House upholds LePage veto of special ed. study group
The veto is Gov. LePage’s fourth to date, all of which have been sustained.
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PublishedJune 16, 2011
State budget taken to brink of final passage
Legislators of both houses reject last-ditch efforts to thaw frozen cost-of-living increases for retirees.
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PublishedJune 15, 2011
LePage issues veto of due process bill
In his veto message, LePage said he doubted a working group would be productive because the issue of whether to allow non-attorney advocates into the hearings is contentious.
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PublishedJune 15, 2011
Proposed state budget gets initial House OK
The budget makes major changes to the state pension system, cuts taxes and limits welfare eligibility.
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PublishedJune 15, 2011
Charter schools measure wins Maine Senate support
The bill, which now goes to the House, would permit ‘schools of focus’ on certain subjects, its sponsor says.
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PublishedJune 14, 2011
Maine House upholds third LePage veto
The bill called for a study on whether to transfer the administration of liquor laws to the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations.
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PublishedJune 11, 2011
Lawmakers reach deal on budget for state
Gov. Paul LePage says he’ll need to examine ‘the little print’ in the $6.1 billion Appropriations plan.
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PublishedJune 10, 2011
Senate splits on citizen-initiated gaming proposals
AUGUSTA – The Maine Senate cast split votes on two gambling bills Thursday, voting for one that would allow racinos in Biddeford and Washington County and against one that would allow a casino in Lewiston. With vetoes expected if the bills are sent to Gov. Paul LePage, who has said he wants voters to decide […]
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PublishedJune 9, 2011
Key agreements on welfare reform,tax cuts help advance state budget
AUGUSTA – Welfare reforms proposed by Gov. Paul LePage were endorsed Wednesday by the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee. The agreement removed a major barrier to progress in budget negotiations. A few hours later, the committee endorsed major income-tax cuts and an increase in Maine’s estate tax exemption from $1 million to $2 million. As budget negotiations […]
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