The House also rejects a bill requiring all motorcyclists to wear helmets.
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Self-defense, public safety argued during gun hearings
Witnesses debate the merits of some of the 20-plus weapons-related bills before lawmakers.
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‘Do-nothing’ de rigueur for Legislature so far
Republicans and Democrats spat over which party is doing the least; the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine sees membership growth; the Legislature’s Criminal Justice Committee hears 20 gun-related bills this week; Affordable Care Act hits tanners with a 10 percent tax.
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Snowe announces support for same-sex marriage
The former Republican senator acknowledges a sea change in society’s attitude on the issue.
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Panel proposes compromise on Maine liquor contract
The committee hopes to craft a new bill that would repay the state’s hospital debt using liquor revenue while garnering bipartisan support.
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LePage signs bill to change domestic-violence programs
The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Emily Cain, D-Orono, directs the Maine Department of Corrections to establish new standards for the state’s batterer-intervention programs.
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Tax credit bill for low-income Mainers clears Senate
A party-line vote sends the proposal to a joint legislative committee.
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Hearings air Democratic health care measures
A legislative committee held hearings Thursday on bills that would alter portions of the state health care reforms passed in 2011.
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Bills to alter 2011 Maine health reforms debate
Democrats want to revive insurance rate reviews, but Republicans are opposed.
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Union plans action against Portland marijuana dispensary
The AFL-CIO will rally Saturday in Portland to air its complaints about Wellness Connection.