Lawmakers in Augusta seem to be ignoring the fact that voters weighed in on referendum questions.
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Senate overrides LePage veto on senior housing bonds
Sen. Roger Katz’s bill forces the governor to sign off on voter-approved money to build affordable elderly housing.
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LePage vetoes bills on drugs, mining and senior housing
One veto seeks to block a measure that would offer an ‘affirmative defense’ against prosecution to those caught with illegal drugs after they sought help for an overdose victim.
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Maine lawmakers hear passionate debate on ranked-choice voting
Two bills, including one to repeal the voter-approved law, go before a legislative committee.
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Senate Republicans offer $100 million for schools if voter-approved tax surcharge is repealed
The proposal by Senate President Mike Thibodeau, an opening move in budget negotiations, receives a cool reception from Democrats, and is rejected by Republican leaders in the House.
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Sen. Saviello: Five-cent deposit on ‘nips’ would reduce Maine’s roadside litter
If Gov. LePage wants to tackle drinking and driving, he should look at other options.
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Maine Legislature’s education panel votes 6-5 against statewide teachers contract
Opponents including the Maine Education Association said the bill wouldn’t guarantee higher starting teacher pay and would take control away from districts.
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Compromise on a Maine budget deal looks to be ‘tough lift’
A voter-approved 3% tax on high earners looms as a sticking point, but with the deadline nearing, key lawmakers plan to confer Sunday.
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Maine House approves strict mining rules
The margin of victory suggests the bill could have enough support to override a potential veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
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LePage threatens to veto deposit on ‘nips,’ remove them from Maine stores
The governor responds to a bill, likely headed for his desk, that would add the miniature liquor bottles to the state’s bottle deposit bill to reduce littering.