The proposal could go before voters if a separate ballot for a York County casino is certified by state election officials.
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Hearing testimony backs state funding of needle exchanges
Only about a dozen states do it and critics say the programs promote drug use, but advocates argue that they’re vital for preventing disease.
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Some Maine lawmakers announce support for Ted Cruz
Roughly two dozen legislators back the Texas firebrand.
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Maine lawmakers continue to spar over extension of tax breaks
The Legislature’s budget committee is divided on the length of an extension and a business tax break.
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Lawmakers back bill to add $1 million to expand broadband
The Legislature’s Energy and Utilities Committee abandons extending a surcharge to include mobile phones.
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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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Petitions for referendum on York County casino beat submission deadline
The signatures were gathered in just 44 days amid claims of deception and aggression by circulators for a group led by the sister of a Las Vegas gambling developer.
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Petitions to legalize marijuana draw protest upon arrival in Augusta
Medical marijuana growers predict damage to their industry and harm to patients if Mainers vote for the change in state law.
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Program to hasten veterans’ care poorly implemented, Maine advocates say
A report released Thursday shows that a 2014 program designed to reduce wait times has left half the qualifying veterans without medical appointments.
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Maine Republicans delay push for referendum to cut income tax, change welfare
Republican Party chairman Rick Bennett says the party wants ‘to be sure there will be no doubt about our qualification for the ballot.’