maine politics
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PublishedApril 11, 2017
Maine lawmakers consider raising fuel tax to boost road, bridge repairs
Other measures proposed to help bridge a $159 million shortfall include an annual surcharge on hybrid and electric vehicles.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2017
Maine bill requiring dog owners to restrain pets in cars withdrawn
The proposal would have prohibited drivers from allowing dogs to sit in their lap and from allowing them to ride with their head out the window.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2017
Rep. Poliquin urges Maine Legislature to comply swiftly with federal Real ID law
Maine driver's licenses no longer provide access to federal facilities, and won't be accepted as identification for interstate air travel starting in 2018.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2017
Business group seeks repeal of 3 percent education surcharge on high-income Mainers
Business groups say the tax surcharge endorsed by voters in November is limiting Maine's competitiveness.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2017
Maine lawmaker proposes ban on wind turbines near Monhegan
A bill submitted by Sen. Dana Dow of Damariscotta would prohibit a wind energy test area within 10 miles of the island.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2017
In Portland, massive protest teems with more than 10,000 people
A peaceful march of 'historic proportions' is one of many in Maine held in solidarity with the Washington event.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2017
LePage proposes tax cuts, school funding changes and 500 fewer jobs in $6.8 billion state budget
Lawmakers are likely to make major changes to the governor's plan, which includes previously rejected initiatives including eliminating Maine's estate tax.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2016
Recounts requested for legalized marijuana, school surcharge votes
Petitioners say the results were close and could be reversed, but others say nothing will change and state funds will be wasted.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2016
Proponents of legal marijuana claim victory, but opponents suggest recount
With 98 percent of precincts reporting, the margin was just 3,187 votes out of 749,059 cast on Question 1.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2016
Commentary: Maine looks very much like the divided nation we have become
And the state may also have an opportunity to affect the 2016 presidential election outcome.
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