An amended proposal shifts the burden of the rescue plan from electricity ratepayers to taxpayers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Marijuana OUI bill stalls after Maine House rejects it
The unanimous vote comes amid a lack of consensus on how much THC determines impairment.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.