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Published
October 29, 2017

What you need to know about Maine’s delayed pot law

Some say the bill crafted by lawmakers avoids a 'wild, wild West,' while others say what voters approved is best.
Published
October 25, 2017

Greg Kesich: Legislature thwarts will of voters again, inviting showdown in June

If ranked-choice elections make it back on the ballot next summer, it will be a vote on what it means when Mainers vote for something.
Published
October 25, 2017

After Legislature delays ranked-choice voting, push for people’s veto is on

Supporters of the voting change say they will take it back to the voters who approved the shift in 2016.
Published
October 23, 2017

Legislature reconvenes with pot law facing host of questions

One bill launches the regulatory market, setting specific tax rates, license tiers and rules, while the other postpones licensing until January 2019.
Published
October 22, 2017

A special session primer on marijuana

Questions and answers on Maine pot legislation.

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Published
October 22, 2017

Gov. LePage unexpectedly withdraws renominations of 5 Maine judges

He provides no explanation for why five reappointments that legislators were set to confirm Monday, three for Superior Court and two for District Court, have been withdrawn.
Published
October 21, 2017

Special committee co-chair: Adult-use marijuana bill carefully crafted to make new industry, Maine communities safer

Failure to support the proposal will allow flawed aspects of the original referendum to take effect, says Falmouth Rep. Teresa Pierce.
Published
October 20, 2017

Commentary: A simple constitutional proposal could avoid ‘spoiler’ outcomes in Maine elections

This version of ranked-choice voting satisfies all the constitutional questions that have been raised.
Published
October 19, 2017

Our View: Maine lawmakers add confusion to very simple question

If they would listen to the voters, state officials would stop trying to kill ranked-choice voting.
Published
October 8, 2017

Jim Fossel: Party hopping is the new trend

It remains to be seen what effect a rash of defections from the Maine Dems will have.