Gov. Paul LePage called the proposal a needless creation of bureaucracy.
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Bill would tighten rules for Maine’s ballot-question process
The measure would require more reporting of funding sources, and disclosures if petitioners are being paid to collect voters’ signatures, among other provisions.
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LePage accuses lawmakers of ‘witch hunt’ over diversion of state-owned timber
During a tense meeting, the governor slams legislators and says he had ‘zero involvement’ in decisions to stop shipping wood to mills owned by vocal critics of his position on Canadian lumber tariffs.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Expensive tax overhaul wrong move for Maine
Lawmakers should not use federal tax changes as an excuse to blow up the next state budget.
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Sen. Volk says fellow Maine Republican who insulted Florida students shouldn’t run
Sen. Amy Volk of Scarborough joins Democrats who have called on Leslie Gibson to end his candidacy for the District 57 House seat.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine’s House speaker: As young people press for action on gun violence, we are listening
Lawmakers, why are our kids braver when they go into school than we are when we cast our votes?
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Deadline looms for candidates for governor, Congress and Legislature
The ballots for the June 12 primary elections are starting to take shape as candidates file qualifying petition signatures prior to Thursday’s deadline.
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Legislative panel backs $60 million in tax incentives for BIW
The controversial proposal would require the shipyard to meet investment and employment benchmarks.
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Judge hears arguments over closure of Downeast Correctional Facility
A key question in the case is whether Gov. Paul LePage exceeded his authority when he had 61 prisoners removed from the prison in Machiasport and laid off corrections officers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine rethinks requiring student proficiency to earn a diploma
A 2012 reform measure should be retooled, say Maine education officials, sending tremors through districts where transition has already begun.