The House approves the $19.1 billion measure, which was stalled for months amid feuding between the president and congressional Democrats.
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Maine Senate endorses shifting to presidential primary elections
If approved, the legislation would move Maine toward using party primaries instead of caucuses for signaling voters’ preferences.
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Lawmakers nearing agreement on state budget with more money for cities and towns
An increase in revenue sharing will reduce pressure on property tax rates, but lawmakers are divided on funding levels for UMaine, the community colleges and Maine Maritime Academy.
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Assisted suicide bill moves closer to passage with 1-vote margin in Maine House
With the bill poised for Senate approval, Gov. Mills could have the final say on whether Maine joins 7 other states that allow a terminally ill patient to request a lethal dose of medication.
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Maine Legislature inches toward deal on new state budget
Members of both parties express confidence an agreement could be reached, but sticking points remain on Gov. Janet Mill’s $8 billion, two-year proposal.
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Brunswick voters to decide on $40.1 million school budget
If passed on June 11, the education budget will increase 5.3 percent from the current year.
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Tariffs aimed at Mexico, but U.S. companies in line of fire
The companies that produce such goods and must choose whether to absorb those costs or pass them on to customers, felt it immediately Friday on Wall Street.
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Mills signs bill aimed at preventing collisions with Amish country buggies
Operators of horse-drawn buggies in Maine will be required to outfit their carriages with reflectors and lights, under the new law.
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House rejects move for Maine to bypass Electoral College
The House defeats a bill to have Maine join a compact of states that would award their Electoral College votes to the winner of the popular presidential vote nationwide.
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Maine Senate advances bill to allow assisted suicide for terminally ill patients
Thursday’s 19-16 vote to approve the measure followed a similarly close vote in the House this week.