Confronted by shocking numbers of overdose deaths and addicts at risk, lawmakers had an opportunity to make meaningful – and, many say, necessary – changes. They didn’t.
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Both political parties claim victory in putting end to state shutdown
As state agencies reopen Wednesday, Republicans and Democrats say they stood strong on the most important issues.
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Protesters greet budget negotiators as state shutdown enters third day
Budget negotiators struck a series of late-night deals Sunday that could allow the House and Senate to vote on another spending plan today.
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Hours after Maine government shutdown, lawmakers only spin their wheels on budget
House Republicans offer a series of amendments – mostly previously rejected proposals – rubbing political nerves raw: ‘This is obscene.’
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State employees, family members rally at State House
Since the state is Augusta’s largest employer, a shutdown also affects shopkeepers, auto dealers and other business owners and operators.
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Shutdown puts some multistate lottery games out of reach
The Maine State Lottery office is closed, and four draw games – Powerball, Mega Millions, Hot Lotto and Lucky for Life – won’t be available until the shutdown ends.
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How you could be affected by a state government shutdown
Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices would be closed, state parks may or may not be staffed, and thousands of state workers would go without pay.
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Maine lawmakers divided over ranked-choice voting
The Senate votes to repeal the voting method approved in a statewide referendum, but the House opts to leave parts of the law intact for primary voting and congressional elections.
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As state’s budget clock runs out, lawmakers only inch closer to deal
Despite weekend meetings with Gov. LePage, Democratic leaders say division remains on next 2-year budget for Maine
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Final vote totals show easy passage of $50 million tech bond
The bond proposal got 62 percent of the vote during the June 13 statewide referendum, according to a final count released by the state Wednesday.