A last-minute amendment would allow harness racing tracks in Bangor and Cumberland and the Oxford Casino to offer in-person sports betting.
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Bill to establish court-ordered substance use treatment divides recovery advocates
Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, said losing her sister to alcohol addiction this year spurred her to introduce the bill after the deadline for new legislation.
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Lawmakers consider $100 million relief fund for farmers with contaminated land
The fund would reimburse farmers whose water or fields are contaminated by PFAS for testing and clean up, lost crops and herds, farm transitions or buyouts, and long-term health monitoring.
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Divided legislative committee passes landmark tribal sovereignty bill
The proposal to rewrite the state’s land claims settlement act is opposed by the Mills administration, which has offered more narrow legislation negotiated with tribal leaders.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Power bill tax relief: Lawmakers find no easy solutions to complex problem
The sponsor of a bill envisioning some form of tax relief acknowledges, ‘there’s no silver bullet’ to ease high energy costs.
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Housing bill to be scaled back, would still allow 4 units on many lots
House Speaker Ryan Fecteau is proposing to remove some controversial parts of his affordable housing bill to preserve fourplex and accessory dwelling unit provisions.
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Push to allow hunting on Sundays falls short in Augusta
A legislative panel voted 8-3 against a proposal to lift a longtime ban on Sunday hunting in Maine
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Legislature moving to curb ‘dark store theory’ tax assessments
The challenges to assessments of large retail operations can cost communities million in property tax collections.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lawmakers urged to prohibit discrimination based on natural hairstyles
Black Mainers seek assurance they can style their often tightly curled hair as needed without risking a penalty in school or on the job.
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Maine’s top election official seeks funding to conduct post-voting audits
Maine is one of only six states that does not have a formal election auditing program.