The proposal to move Maine into the same zone as the Canadian Maritimes was tied to the approval of similar legislation in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
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State budget impasse triggers new negotiation strategy as deadline looms
State House leaders take the unusual step of moving to a smaller conference committee in hopes of striking a deal.
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Bill Nemitz: What’s best for ‘Maine people’ is abiding by their wishes
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Senate Republicans offer $100 million for schools if voter-approved tax surcharge is repealed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.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
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.