Much of the debate centers on the best way to starve the black market in Maine and nearby states.
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Maine’s secretary of state invited to join Trump commission on voter fraud
Matthew Dunlap, who is skeptical of voter fraud claims by the president and others, said he could provide a valuable dissenting view on the national panel.
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Ban on open-pit mining advances in Maine Senate
The bill, which won support from environmental groups, would also make companies set aside enough money to cover contamination after a mine’s closure.
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Lawmakers endorse Barry Hobbins of Saco as Maine public advocate
The unanimous decision must now go to the Senate before the longtime legislator can assume his new role.
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Bill to restrict mineral mining headed for Maine Senate
Sen. Brownie Carson says his bill would be ‘the most protective piece of mining legislation I believe that can be found anywhere.’
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Maine bill would use $150 million in federal surplus to aid the poor
House Speaker Sara Gideon says the money should be used on programs to lift children from poverty.
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Lobbyists lining up to influence marijuana laws in Maine
More than $140,000 has already been spent in the state as stakeholders seek a voice in how lawmakers regulate the lucrative recreational industry.
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Another View: Opinion column misses mark on fantasy sports bill in Maine
The proposal, L.D. 1320, would benefit businesses both large and small in a growing tech industry.
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Jim Fossel: Maine Democrats’ alternative ‘budget’ lacks balance
The Opportunity Agenda offered in response to Gov. LePage’s proposed tax and spending cuts could use more details.
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Alan Caron: Fresh energy refuels women’s movement
Like previous activists who changed this nation for the better, a new generation mobilizes for equal rights and more.