More than 800 measures still await action in the dwindling weeks of the session, and tax code reform, a LePage priority, may be set aside.
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Maine Senate approves limiting General Assistance to 9 months
Four Democrats join the Republican majority to support slashing benefits from five years, and the measure now moves to the Democratic-controlled House.
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Maine utility regulators extend talks for long-term wind project
The Highland Wind project was one of two that the PUC voted in February to renegotiate, triggering claims that two commissioners caved to pressure by Gov. Paul LePage.
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Maine utility regulators vote against reconsidering Efficiency Maine decision
The three-member board splits on interpretation of missing “and” that threatens to cut $38 million from the energy efficiency program.
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More homeless shelter funds get first OK from Maine lawmakers
The latest version of the bill would provide $2 million in state funding to 42 shelters across Maine.
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Bill would require Maine lawmakers to review reports of agencies they oversee
The proposal is designed to increase oversight and accountability for 24 quasi-state agencies that receive public funding.
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Maine House speaker pushes job training legislation
The ‘Put ME to Work’ bill would create new funding to help connect students with jobs in high-demand industries.
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Maine Republicans bring forth tax plan alternative, reigniting reform talks
The plan rejects portions of Gov. Paul LePage’s overhaul but could lead to a compromise with Democrats.
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Maine lawmakers endorse bill to protect Obamacare subsidies
Nearly 67,000 Mainers receive premium assistance through the Affordable Care Act that could be eliminated, depending on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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Crucial legislative panel rejects LePage plan to end income tax
Largely on party lines, the Taxation Committee votes 7-5 against the governor’s proposal to amend the Maine Constitution by 2020, likely dooming the effort.