Steve Mistler

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Published
April 8, 2016

Maine biomass bailout would tap $13.4 million in public funds

An amended proposal shifts the burden of the rescue plan from electricity ratepayers to taxpayers.
Published
April 7, 2016

Judge affirms rejection of casino petitions, keeping proposal off Maine ballot

The campaign failed to prove in its appeal that the state erred in invalidating 55,776 of the 91,294 signatures submitted, says Justice Michaela Murphy.
Published
April 6, 2016

Clean Elections advocates appeal for replenishment of raided funds

Maine lawmakers haven’t agreed on any repayment, so the public campaign money could be depleted before November.
Published
April 4, 2016

Gov. LePage to end delay, swear in new Maine senator Tuesday

He had rebuffed Democrat Susan Deschambault once during a dispute with her party, leading the Senate to hold off on key votes until she’s seated.
Published
April 1, 2016

Marijuana OUI bill stalls after Maine House rejects it

The unanimous vote comes amid a lack of consensus on how much THC determines impairment.
Published
April 1, 2016

Lawmakers oppose Maine biomass bailout, but leave an opening

The Legislature’s energy and utilities committee votes to defeat a proposal that would ask ratepayers to save the industry, but a $10 million taxpayer bailout is still a possibility.
Published
April 1, 2016

Maine House puts aside squabble to revive bill to add veterans services, tuition

The proposal, ensnared in a partisan disagreement over funding early this week, now has unanimous support.
Published
March 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.
Published
March 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.
Published
March 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.