The governor says he’ll announce a major business investment initiative.
Steve Mistler
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Maine bill aimed at worship protection falters
Critics say the bill goes too far in trying to protect religious freedoms that already exist in the U.S. Constitution.
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Maine communities make plea to avoid state aid cuts
But business interests argue that tax breaks and incentives are needed, and should not be sacrificed to avoid reductions in state revenue sharing.
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Maine clam diggers, worm harvesters square off over mud flats
Clam diggers say the bill is an effort to fight off a green crab invasion decimating clams, but worm diggers say it’s about ‘control of the mud.’
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Lawmakers override LePage veto of smoking-cessation bill
The governor says Medicaid recipients should pay a portion of the programs. Proponents say helping people quit smoking will save Maine money in the long run.
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Analyst questions Maine consultant’s report on Medicaid expansion
She says the cost study has several flaws, including what appears to be a $575 million calculation error.
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State House Notebook: Will Americans Elect be a savior for Cutler?
Campaign finance disclosures reveal connections that suggest the independent candidate could get a boost from the well-heeled group.
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Maine clears backlog of gun permit applications
But the Department of Public Safety did not reduce the scrutiny for a concealed weapons permit, it says.
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Maine bill spurs debate: Religious freedom or special rights?
The proposal to prohibit the state from infinging on the right to worship faces long odds.
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Michaud has fundraising edge in early race for Maine governor
Campaign finance reports filed Wednesday draw attention as Michaud and Cutler compete for donors.