The rule change requested by 30-year-old Republican Matt Pouliot is at odds with a stance taken by Republicans in Washington.
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Committee continues work on marijuana bill as legalization date looms
Despite bipartisan support for closing a loophole dealing with marijuana possession for minors, the committee appears divided on a three-month delay in rulemaking for retail sales of pot.
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Our View: Augusta focused on the wrong drug problem
It’s the number of opioid overdoses that demands to be treated as an emergency – not legal marijuana.
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Lawmakers may seek court opinion on constitutionality of ranked-choice voting
Senate President Mike Thibodeau plans to seek approval of an order asking the state supreme court to decide whether Maine’s new voting system is constitutional.
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Our View: LePage’s budget proposal is too stuck in the past
Lawmakers of both parties should find common ground without refighting old battles.
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Hedgehogs, hunting wear and a host of peculiar bills in the Maine Legislature
Those are just some of the more unusual legislative requests that will be considered this year.
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State House leaders offer mixed reaction to LePage budget proposal
After a series of closed-door meetings Monday, Democrats said they are unlikely to go along with major portions of the governor’s spending plan.
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Analysis: Both parties likely to anguish over parts of LePage’s budget plan
Most legislators are likely to take issue with some aspect of the governor’s ambitious $6.8 billion proposal.
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Legislature returns to tackle legalized marijuana, minimum wage
Lawmakers in Augusta face immediate pressure over whether to alter the two voter-approved measures.
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Representative switches parties, reducing ranks of Maine House Republicans
South Portland’s Kevin Battle becomes an independent, and another Republican also may leave the party.