The funds will be available to those who are eligible for, but do not receive, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families benefits.
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LePage will need to flip votes to sustain veto of the recreational marijuana bill
Supporters got more than the two-thirds margin needed to override a veto when initial votes were cast, but history has shown that Republican lawmakers are willing to switch sides to support the governor.
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LePage says he’ll veto bill to guide recreational marijuana market
Lawmakers hope the bill, which initially passed by a two-thirds majority in each house, will be able to withstand the governor’s veto attempt.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: ‘Grand old man’ served Maine, Northern Ireland well
Phil Curran fought for a law to curb discrimination against Catholics, and the Irish flag flew briefly over the State House.
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Legislative panel divided on ‘red flag’ gun bill
Some Democrats on the Judiciary Committee want to move ahead with the proposal, but others lean toward establishing a blue ribbon commission.
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LePage nominates new Maine State Police chief
The agency’s No. 2, Lt. Col. John Cote, would succeed Col. Robert Williams, who retired to take a job at Colby College.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Legislative panel votes to remove requirement for proficiency-based diplomas
The bill now moves to the Maine House, where its fate is uncertain.
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Bill to protect consumers’ private data likely dead in divided Legislature
The Republican-controlled Senate and the Democratic-controlled House are on opposite sides of a bill that would prohibit internet service providers that receive state funds from sharing or selling consumers’ private data.
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Tempers flare as Maine House approves ban on conversion therapy
The bill to prohibit state-licensed therapists from applying methods aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors fuels sharp conflicts.
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Our View: Increase in teens vaping highlights need for more research
Adult smokers who can’t quit are better off with e-cigarettes. But that might not be true for kids.