The Senate votes 22-12 to support the proposal, short of the two-thirds majority needed to make it law before Mainers vote on a $12-an-hour initiative in November.
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LePage abruptly cancels forum in Newcastle
His administration says the governor felt compelled to stay in Augusta during the ‘frenzied last days of the legislative session.’
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Commentary: Off-road fuel tax exemption would improve Maine’s farming, logging climate
As costs increase, these traditional family-based businesses are having a hard time remaining viable.
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LePage signs order that keeps embattled education chief in office
The financial order will allow Bill Beardsley to perform many of the duties of commissioner while bypassing confirmation by Legislature.
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Lawmakers remain divided over bill to boost Maine solar industry
The Maine House gives initial approval, but without the bipartisan support that will be needed to overcome an expected veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
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Maine Legislature backs replenishment of public fund for financing campaigns
The House and Senate approve a transfer of $500,000, but some Republicans who plan to use the program would have to switch sides to override an expected veto.
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Legislators overturn LePage veto of bill sought by ‘cold case families’
The measure, one of four that will become law after override votes Monday, gives families additional time to sue alleged killers.
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Maine biomass bailout would tap $13.4 million in public funds
An amended proposal shifts the burden of the rescue plan from electricity ratepayers to taxpayers.
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Clean Elections advocates appeal for replenishment of raided funds
Maine lawmakers haven’t agreed on any repayment, so the public campaign money could be depleted before November.
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Republicans in Maine House block $18 million spending plan
The measure fails to get the 102 votes needed in the Democratic-controlled House to override an expected veto from Gov. Paul LePage.