Lawmakers complete work on the bipartisan budget several days before the Legislature’s scheduled adjournment, unlike 2 years ago, when political fighting led to a brief government shutdown.
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Maine House rejects bill to increase estate tax
The 70-75 vote against lowering the excluded amount from $5.6 million to $2 million comes after a short debate.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Proposal to study public power options for Maine moves forward
A bill to create a statewide, consumer-owned electric utility is carried over until next year, pending a study to be led by the Maine PUC.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics, Uncategorized
President fondly recalls 2015 Trump Tower campaign launch
Sunday marks four years since he descended through the pink marble and brass atrium to announce his candidacy.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democratic debate lineups set: Biden, Sanders on 2nd night, Warren on 1st
NBC announces pairings for the two-night debate later this month, the first of the 2020 presidential campaign season.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill would limit lobbyists’ contributions to Maine candidates year-round
The bill facing Gov. Janet Mills would prevent lobbyists from giving to candidates outside their districts at any time.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills says state will help Portland accommodate asylum seekers
Rep. Chellie Pingree joins the governor and other state officials for a meeting at Merrill Auditorium and then a tour of the city’s emergency shelter at the Portland Expo.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House Democrats accelerate election security push after Trump comments
A package of bills seeks to secure state election systems, put stricter limits on foreign election interference and provide more oversight of the executive branch.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Report: Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon to challenge Sen. Collins
Citing 5 unnamed sources, the Huffington Post says the Freeport Democrat will make her announcement this month after the legislative session ends.
Posted inBusiness, Politics
Lawmakers change course on proposed workers’ comp reform
State Republican leaders who opposed moderate changes to the state’s workers’ compensation system now say they will support them.