Opponents says the move belies the will of the voters.
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Maine lawmakers review marijuana policies adopted by other states
The Legislature’s Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation begins the long process of crafting a structure for the marketplace.
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Hearing gets heated as lawmakers take close look at LePage’s budget and tax plan
A committee co-chair ejects one member of the audience, a University of Maine student who intended to testify.
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In State of the State address, Gov. LePage takes aim at taxes, welfare, liberal ideology
The governor also criticizes the minimum-wage increase and the referendum process while calling for a return to representative government.
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LePage urges legislators to ‘do no harm’ to elderly, economy in setting budget
Appearing before the budget-writing committee on the eve of his State of the State address, the governor lays out the reasoning behind his cutbacks, tax and other proposals.
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LePage likely to push tax cuts, welfare reform, help for elderly in Tuesday’s address
After delivering his State of the State speech in writing in 2016, Maine’s governor will return to the House chamber.
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Maine Voices: Gov. LePage’s budget is a boon for wealthy, burden for working class
His ‘upside-down’ priorities would increase taxes for 80 percent of Maine families.
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As more ‘nips’ bottles litter Maine landscape, group calls for 15-cent deposit
Proponents say the incentive would cut down on throwaways, but critics warn that the change would add costs and complications.
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Lawmakers again consider bill to arm Maine forest rangers
The proposal aims to cut the costs to taxpayers by allowing the rangers to carry guns they own.
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Crowd at Biddeford forum challenges LePage on budget, ballot measures, immigration
The governor reiterates his core policy goals, remaining calm despite audience critics who oppose his stance on aid to immigrants, two voter-approved referendums and other issues.