Also: Republicans charge House Speaker with conflict of interest.
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Maine House overrides veto of expanded summer food program
Gov. Paul LePage said the proposal was an unfunded mandate on local school districts, while Democrats said the bill would address student hunger.
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Maine regulators’ deal with native tribes over elver fishery collapses at key stage
The state says constitutional concerns prevent it from supporting a tribal accord crucial to its management plan.
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Maine Senate backs early voting, but likely not enough to send measure to voters
The bill to expand in-person voting before Election Day would require a constitutional amendment, which must first be approved by voters.
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Maine CDC officials duck legislative panel’s inquiry on shredding
All five decline to answer questions from an oversight committee about controversial health grant awards. Subpoenas may be next.
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Democrats plan bill to kill embattled welfare study contract
They say the first Alexander report was a skewed analysis the state can’t afford, but the DHHS chief insists it was accurate and useful.
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State House Notebook: Filling the gaps in the Republican attack on Michaud’s farm bill vote
Also: Gov. Paul LePage and Sen. Troy Jackson tangle again.
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Protecting Maine lobsters by banning pesticides gets tepid support
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association says the state needs a comprehensive assessment of pesticide threat.
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Maine House votes to avoid cut in state aid to localities
Legislators back retaining $40 million for revenue sharing and taking money from other funds in an early vote on a politically sensitive bill opposed by some Republicans.
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LePage used speech for defining campaign
Pushing divisive plans that have no chance of passage shows a lack of leadership, his political opponents say.