The bill clarifies the use and sale of hemp-derived cannabidiol products.
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House upholds Trump’s veto of resolution rejecting his border emergency
Congress had tried to block the president’s national emergency, which he declared in order to use military funds to build his border wall.
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Trump administration asks court to throw out Affordable Care Act, reviving hot political issue
The government is asking the U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans to negate the entire law, including its subsidies and popular rules preventing insurers from discriminating against people with pre-existing conditions.
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Fleeing scene of dog attack could become a crime in Maine
Spurred by a mauling in Gardiner last summer, legislators consider creating a new law to keep owners on the scene when their dogs assault someone.
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Wayne Gallant case spurs legislators to eye ways to deal with wayward elected officials
Sen. Lisa Keim, R-Oxford, says changes are needed to protect public integrity.
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Group including lobstermen wants state to clamp down on aquaculture licenses
Organizers of a petition demand a moratorium on large aquaculture leases while additional rules are drafted.
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Susan Collins’ only challenger collecting cans and bottles to fund campaign
Independent Danielle Ravyn VanHelsing seeks campaign cash while cleaning up Maine.
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Maine’s Rep. Jared Golden clashes with House Republican leader
Maine’s 2nd District congressman argues campaign finance with Kevin McCarthy on the House floor.
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State launches review of chief medical examiner’s credibility and side business
A lawmaker’s complaint triggers the review, which the Attorney General’s Office confirmed this week.
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Bills would move state to Atlantic time zone
The 2 bills are proposed by Democratic lawmakers and take different approaches to eliminating the time change.