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April 13, 2010

Baldacci thanks adjourning state lawmakers

The governor cites a list of accomplishments during his final address to the Maine House and Senate.
Published
April 12, 2010

Senate OKs smaller bond package

The new bill heads to the House.
Published
April 12, 2010

Bond package among 13 bills left on Legislature’s agenda

Senate Republicans still oppose the size of the borrowing plan, which could lead to its defeat.
Published
April 8, 2010

Legislature to return Monday

The Maine Legislature will meet again on Monday for more votes on bonds and possible action on a few other bills that are outstanding. After the Senate failed to pass an $85 million bond package late Wednesday night, the Democrats tabled the bill in hopes of getting the votes needed for passage. The package passed […]
Published
April 8, 2010

Borrowing plan clears House, sent to Senate

Many legislators favor buying an Aroostook rail line, but some think the total bond package is too costly.
Published
April 7, 2010

Live blog: A fast-paced Wednesday at the State House

Wednesday was billed as the last day of the 124th Maine Legislature. (It wasn’t.) The State House staff tracked the action. 12:43 a.m. (Ethan Wilensky-Lanford) The Senate enacted a series of bills, including L.D.1360, which allows family members and law enforcement officers to petition district courts to initiate outpatient mental health care for people who […]
Published
April 7, 2010

Close vote likely on state bill to borrow $85 million

With two-thirds approval required to send the plan to voters, Democrats will need Republican help.
Published
April 7, 2010

Josh Tardy faults plan to buy Aroostook rail line

AUGUSTA – House Minority Leader Josh Tardy raised questions Tuesday about a Democratic proposal to borrow money to buy Aroostook County railroad tracks — a $17 million piece of a proposed $85 million bond package. Tardy, R-Newport, wondered whether it is wise to buy what are now unprofitable lines. “Even if we had capacity (to […]
Published
April 6, 2010

Book gives legislators a closer look at Guard

They each receive two copies of the ‘sacrifice’ compilation, with one for their local library.
Published
April 6, 2010

Maine House sets up medical pot dispensaries

The system includes a first-year limit on sales sites and eventually will require all marijuana-using patients to register with the state.

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