Lawmakers sought to balance the goal of saving logging jobs with the public cost of providing a subsidy for owners of the plants.
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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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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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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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Judge affirms rejection of casino petitions, keeping proposal off Maine ballot
The campaign failed to prove in its appeal that the state erred in invalidating 55,776 of the 91,294 signatures submitted, says Justice Michaela Murphy.
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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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Gov. LePage to end delay, swear in new Maine senator Tuesday
He had rebuffed Democrat Susan Deschambault once during a dispute with her party, leading the Senate to hold off on key votes until she’s seated.
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Marijuana OUI bill stalls after Maine House rejects it
The unanimous vote comes amid a lack of consensus on how much THC determines impairment.