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Only 1 tribal representative bound for Maine State House

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press December 8, 2018December 8, 2018

With state-tribal relations still strained, only the Passamaquoddy Tribe opts for representation.

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Democrats assume control of Maine Legislature, select leaders and top state officers

by Kevin Miller December 5, 2018December 6, 2018

Sara Gideon of Freeport will have a larger Democratic majority in her second term as House speaker while Troy Jackson of Allagash will lead a new Democratic majority in the Senate.

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Panel that will advise Maine lawmakers on marijuana laws is taking shape

by Penelope Overton December 4, 2018December 5, 2018

Among those named so far to the 15-member Marijuana Advisory Commission are state legislators, a lawyer and lobbyists.

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Chief justice to swear in Maine lawmakers as Gov. LePage has surgery

by Associated Press December 4, 2018December 4, 2018

His spokeswoman says Gov. Paul LePage is scheduled for back surgery Wednesday, when the state’s legislators will be sworn in.

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Democrats select Bangor lawmaker to be Maine’s next attorney general

by Scott Thistle December 4, 2018December 4, 2018

The nomination of Rep. Aaron Frey to replace Attorney General Janet Mills, who will become governor in January, is likely to be affirmed in a vote Wednesday.

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Bill would allow local-option sales tax to help Maine cities raise revenue

by Scott Thistle December 1, 2018November 30, 2018

Democratic Rep. Mike Sylvester of Portland says the measure would help service center communities pay for public services by exporting cost to tourists.

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Energy priorities shift as a new administration takes hold

by Tux Turkel November 25, 2018November 25, 2018

After eight years of what some call obstructionist policies, renewables advocates look forward to Janet Mills in the Blaine House.

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After extensive losses, Maine Republicans regrouping and strategizing

by Scott Thistle November 23, 2018November 23, 2018

Still in postmortem mode over the midterms, when the party suffered defeats for governor, Congress and control of the Legislature, its leaders muse on how to win over voters in 2020.