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PublishedFebruary 23, 2016
Renewed effort to change Maine referendum process advances
The bill aims to amend the Maine Constitution and require initiative campaigns to reach certain percentages of signatures from each congressional district.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2016
NRA pushes for Maine bill to block gun restrictions in subsidized housing
The legislation could have far-reaching implications for tenants and the state’s landlords, even owners of private property.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2016
Q&A: Why tax conformity has outsize impact on Maine legislative session
The partisan wrangling over how to align Maine’s tax code with changes in the federal code has become the most enduring issue in the State House.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2016
Lobster licensing bill raises lawmakers’ concerns about pressure on fishery
A committee considers a new type of license to reduce long waiting lists, but can’t agree on a proposal that would address concerns about overfishing.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2016
Maine roller derby skaters one step closer to legal contact
A legislative committee learns that a prohibition on body-checking in roller derby may also exist in ice hockey.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2016
Bill to create stiff penalties for importing heroin into Maine advances
The proposal came amid objections that drug importation is difficult to prove.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2016
Maine lawmakers consider dramatic overhaul of medical malpractice system
The proposal would establish a new state agency and panel to adjudicate claims, a threat to malpractice attorneys and the insurance company handling most cases.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2016
Supporters say limits on videotaping at Maine polling places are needed to avoid conflict
Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, says his bill will help to prevent escalation of tension between voters and those who use video cameras to monitor signature-gathering.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2016
Maine lawmakers breathe life into resort-style casino bid
The proposal could go before voters if a separate ballot for a York County casino is certified by state election officials.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2016
Hearing testimony backs state funding of needle exchanges
Only about a dozen states do it and critics say the programs promote drug use, but advocates argue that they’re vital for preventing disease.
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