maine legislature
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PublishedNovember 20, 2017
Maine Legislature has long to-do list when it returns in January
Lawmakers need to dispose of more than 400 bills, a job that could be complicated by the ambitions of several top lawmakers who are running for higher office.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2017
Jim Fossel: Medicaid expansion not done yet
The battle now shifts to how to pay for what the voters demanded.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2017
It’s time for all Mainers to start setting the table for civility
Maine Revives Civility guides are available online to help you start your own conversations on civility.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2017
Charles Lawton: Elect politicians for ability to collaborate on progress, not their stances on issues
And 'will of the people' votes are not an effective fix for self-interest government when lawmakers implement them however they see fit.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2017
Maine lawmakers to look for ways to reduce, shorten power outages
A legislative committee will consider measures including aggressive tree cutting and burying power lines, in response to the recent statewide blackout.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2017
Lewiston legislator introduces bill to restore student health centers in 15 schools across the state
Rep. Jim Handy's bill would reverse state budget cuts that defunded clinics serving thousands of students.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2017
Campaign to restore Maine ranked-choice voting collects over half the signatures needed for a people’s veto
Petitioners collected at least 32,000 signatures for a June referendum at the polls last Tuesday.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2017
Commentary: Legislators should uphold LePage’s veto of marijuana bill
The measure ignores threats to public health and safety posed by commercial pot sales.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2017
Jim Fossel: Legislature is ignoring will of people
It's worrisome they don't seem to feel a responsibility to enact ranked-choice voting.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2017
Charles Lawton: Casino debate ignores the referendum monster we have created
The fundamental question is what to do with this fourth branch of government, the referendum process itself?
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