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Published
April 25, 2017

Maine needs expanded, higher-level energy office, Republican leader says

It also needs a bigger staff to handle complex issues in a state that pays $7.6 billion for its energy, he says, but funding is an issue.
Published
April 25, 2017

Real ID bill passes, headed to LePage’s desk for signature

The bill would bring Maine into compliance with federal requirements, thereby allowing Mainers to continue using driver's licenses to board commercial flights.
Published
April 24, 2017

LePage says he will bring case for tax hike repeal to the public

Maine's Republican governor says that strategy worked on welfare reform.
Published
April 21, 2017

Lawmakers mull delaying marijuana ‘social clubs’ in Maine

No other state is licensing businesses where people can buy and consume recreational cannabis products, a fact that legalization advocates say merely forces the clubs underground.
Published
April 19, 2017

Assisted-death bill fails to earn support of Maine legislative committee

The 'ought-not-to pass' vote and the governor's veto pledge hurt the proposal's chances, but the sponsor is not giving up.

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Published
April 18, 2017

Insurers push back against Maine bill to allow yearlong birth control prescriptions

Advocates say it could lead to fewer unwanted pregnancies and abortions, but insurance companies worry about having to provide a broader range of contraceptives.
Published
April 18, 2017

LePage envisions ‘about a dozen’ superintendents, total, for schools statewide

He proposes regional centers for operating schools and says the state doesn't need nearly 150 superintendents.
Published
April 16, 2017

Jim Fossel: Maine fantasy sports bill benefits big guys

The legislation appears to be written by the industry for large corporations, not small competitors.
Published
April 11, 2017

Land for Maine’s Future board to target $4.3 million for conservation projects

The money comes from unexpended portions of two bond packages approved by voters in 2009 and 2011.
Published
April 11, 2017

Bill to allow recalls of elected Maine officials gets hearing

The proposal by Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, would create a procedure for recalls at all levels of government.