The bill would raise the minimum wage to $9 per hour by July 2016 to keep up with rising costs of living, but Gov. LePage may veto it.
April 2013
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Senate upholds LePage veto of teen tanning ban
Senators vote 19-16 vote to sustain the governor’s veto.
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Pingree bill would increase access to local food
The proposal includes credits for schools and a program to test using food stamps via smartphone.
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AG: Maine trooper justified in firing weapon
Trooper Paul Casey fired at a Minot man who had fired dozens of rounds from a high-powered rifle and a machine gun during a standoff with police in December.
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Jury awards N.H. $236 million from Exxon
The state sued the oil company over MTBE, a toxic chemical additive used by Exxon Mobil.
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DEP holds hearing on plan to send Biddeford trash to Old Town
Maine residents and some environmental organizations pose questions Tuesday about the proposal and future operations at the Juniper Ridge Landfill.
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Maine House rejects bill to ban cellphone use while driving
The House also rejects a bill requiring all motorcyclists to wear helmets.
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Ridership up on Downeaster route
Amtrak says the Downeaster had the 11th biggest percentage increase for the period among its 45 routes nationwide.
Posted inBusiness
Microsoft escalates ad assault on Google
The marketing campaign that Microsoft calls “Scroogled” depicts Google as a duplicitous company more interested in profits and power than protecting people’s privacy and providing unbiased search results.
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Portland charter school, ousted founder settle legal dispute
The terms are confidential, but there still could be a state investigation of the Baxter Academy application.