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Maine Senate Democrats elect Troy Jackson of Allagash as minority leader

by Staff Writer November 14, 2016

They also select Nate Libby of Lewiston to serve as assistant minority leader for the next two-year session.

Republican leaders said they will hold fast to ideals but intend to attempt bipartisan progress.

Democrats also lost ground to Republicans in the House in Tuesday’s elections but still have a one-seat edge.

He’s likely to again pursue an income tax cut and a broader sales tax, ideas that haven’t gotten far in past Legislatures.

He’s likely to again pursue an income tax cut and a broader sales tax, ideas that haven’t gotten far in past Legislatures.

by chris chase Coastal Journal November 5, 2016

In a rematch of the 2014 race, Rep. Matthea Daughtry is challenged by Republican Michael Stevens.

Chace is running for a second term against Hall, a Durham selectwoman.

The Democrat is running for re-election against the Republican challenger to represent Yarmouth and two Casco Bay islands.

Mark Bedell, a Republican, was arrested Sunday, and Republican leaders say he should end his candidacy.

Many Maine jobs are at stake as a proposal to reduce the credits for power fed to the grid from home rooftops is debated at a hearing.