Republicans say the bill, which would allow bars to open three hours earlier this Sunday, is representative of Democrats’ misplaced legislative priorities.
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Maine bill would limit ammo magazines to 10 bullets
The proposal faces a fight from gun-rights advocates.
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Consensus to expand Medicaid in Maine seen as likely
The governor’s willingness to consider Medicaid expansion is noteworthy because of the deep opposition he expressed just a few months ago.
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Democrats unveil own plan to repay Maine hospital debt
The plan was unveiled 30 minutes before a full day of public hearings on Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to use a renegotiated liquor contract and revenue bond to repay the state’s share of the hospital debt.
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Trahan jumps on concealed-weapons flap
The former state senator is adept at mobilizing gun owners and mixing it up with news media.
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Bill to extend St. Patrick’s Day bar hours caught in LePage limbo
The bill, and at least five others, is ensnared in a political standoff initiated by the governor, who has vowed to veto any bill that crosses his desk if the Legislature doesn’t first pass his plan to repay Maine’s hospitals.
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Democrats tell LePage to release voter approved bonds
Democrats say the governor is holding $104 million in voter-approved borrowing hostage.
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Maine lawmakers may delay drone regulations
The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee has tabled a bill that would require police to obtain a warrant before deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle.
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Maine lobster industry supports new fee
As prices drop, many say a fee to boost marketing by the state is imperative.
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LePage pushes passage of Medicaid payoff plan
Gov. Paul LePage said Wednesday that “nothing gets done” until lawmakers pass his Medicaid reimbursement payoff plan.