All applicants — including immigrants — must provide proof of legal residency and a Social Security number.
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Does Maine have a law banning masks for law enforcement officers? | Fact brief
California has passed a ban that is scheduled to take effect in 2026, though experts say it may face legal challenges.
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Did Maine’s rainy day fund reach its legal maximum in fiscal 2025? | Fact brief
The fund is primarily used to cover revenue shortfalls during economic downturns.
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Have billboards been banned in Maine since 1977? | Fact brief
Just 4 states have broad bans on billboard advertisements in an effort to preserve their natural beauty.
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Did Portland ban the sale of menthol tobacco? | Fact brief
A statewide effort to ban all flavored tobacco products across Maine stalled in the Legislature last year.
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Did a court ruling make half of Maine eligible for Canadian citizenship? | Fact brief
About 6.8% of Maine’s population identifies as having Canadian or French Canadian ancestry.
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Is there an ‘Independent Party’ in Maine? | Fact brief
Maine currently recognizes 5 political parties, while voters may also register as unaffiliated with any party.
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Did Maine abolish the death penalty in the 1800s? | Fact brief
The state’s laws regarding capital punishment for various crimes have changed repeatedly throughout Maine’s history.
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Is Maine part of a coalition of states seeking to broaden access to COVID-19 vaccines? | Fact brief
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently narrowed eligibility for the latest shot, limiting it to people 65 or older and those with underlying health risks.
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Do forests cover nearly 90% of Maine land? | Fact brief
Maine boasts the highest percentage of forest coverage of any U.S. state.