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PublishedJanuary 25, 2017
Crowd at Biddeford forum challenges LePage on budget, ballot measures, immigration
The governor reiterates his core policy goals, remaining calm despite audience critics who oppose his stance on aid to immigrants, two voter-approved referendums and other issues.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2017
Greg Kesich: Hey Maine Democrats, try not to turn a victory at the polls into a defeat
Enthusiasm is lacking for the voter-approved minimum wage increase that should be your party's bread and butter.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2017
Backlog slows license reinstatement for Mainers convicted of driving drunk
A state legislator's bill seeks to end delays averaging five weeks so people can get jobs, avoid other hardships and resume normal lives.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2017
Retired Maine budget chief Sawin Millett is back to advise lawmakers
The former state lawmaker from Waterford has extensive experience in state finance and will advise Senate Republicans.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2017
Lawmaker’s idea to open up Maine House to social media crashes
The rule change requested by 30-year-old Republican Matt Pouliot is at odds with a stance taken by Republicans in Washington.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2017
Committee continues work on marijuana bill as legalization date looms
Despite bipartisan support for closing a loophole dealing with marijuana possession for minors, the committee appears divided on a three-month delay in rulemaking for retail sales of pot.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2017
Our View: Augusta focused on the wrong drug problem
It's the number of opioid overdoses that demands to be treated as an emergency – not legal marijuana.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2017
Lawmakers may seek court opinion on constitutionality of ranked-choice voting
Senate President Mike Thibodeau plans to seek approval of an order asking the state supreme court to decide whether Maine's new voting system is constitutional.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2017
Our View: LePage’s budget proposal is too stuck in the past
Lawmakers of both parties should find common ground without refighting old battles.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2017
Hedgehogs, hunting wear and a host of peculiar bills in the Maine Legislature
Those are just some of the more unusual legislative requests that will be considered this year.
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