maine politics
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PublishedMarch 31, 2016
Lawmakers’ votes favor more access to lifesaving antidote for opiate overdoses
The House and Senate are close to authorizing pharmacy distribution without a prescription, but Gov. LePage's position remains unclear.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2016
Maine Senate backs THC limit for deciding marijuana OUI
The proposal, which now goes to the House, seeks the same limit as in Colorado and Washington, where recreational pot is legal.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2016
Bill to let Mainers in subsidized apartments have guns moves closer to passage
The House and Senate have now endorsed the NRA-backed proposal despite concerns that it would restrict the rights of private landlords.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2016
Maine House backs doubling maximum sentence for importing heroin, other opiates
The vote increases the likelihood of final passage of the bill, which would also make other drug crimes felonies.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2016
Some Maine lawmakers announce support for Ted Cruz
Roughly two dozen legislators back the Texas firebrand.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2016
Early, ominous sign for Maine casino campaign
A controversial campaign to give a Las Vegas gambling impresario the sole right to build a York County casino is raising questions about the certification process. Here are some answers.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2016
Bernie Sanders’ supporters in Maine unveil ‘working-class cabinet’
The self-described Democratic socialist picks up endorsements from an array Maine Democrats.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2016
Sanders campaign to open Maine headquarters in Portland
Former state senator Troy Jackson says close to 200 people will attend the office opening on Congress Street.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2016
Maine Republican chairman unsure if party will meet referendum deadline
The party is trying to collect more than 62,000 signatures on a proposed referendum to cut the state's income tax and change the welfare system.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2016
Transportation chief cancels appearance to explain Casco Bay bridge privatization
An MDOT spokesman said David Bernhardt's change of plans does not stem from the governor's new restrictions on administrators' speaking to legislative committees.
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