The 73-69 vote shows the difficulty of passing gun legislation in Maine, which has a strong hunting heritage and tradition of gun ownership.
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State flag referendum survives challenge in the House
The bill’s sponsor says the secretary of state plans to work with a bipartisan group to choose a version of the popular 1901 flag for voters to consider this fall.
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$15 minimum wage proposal advances by 1 vote in House
The proposal to raise the minimum wage on January 1 now heads to the Senate.
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Legislature backs $15 minimum wage, but Mills opposes it
The proposal to raise the minimum wage won approval from the House and Senate, but likely won’t get the governor’s signature.
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A wrinkle in Maine flag debate: Popular old design isn’t the original
Both the House and Senate have passed a bill to allow Mainers to vote on restoring the 1901 design depicting a blue star and green pine tree as the state flag – determining what that would look like is the challenge.
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Sagadahoc Sheriff Merry: Statewide flavored tobacco ban will protect Maine’s kids
The Legislature should pass L.D. 1215 to stand up to an industry that preys on our young people and uses misinformation to create inertia.
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House votes down proposed rating system for school books
It was one of several bills seeking to restrict books and discussions in schools about controversial topics, including gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Farmers whose lands were polluted urge state to disburse PFAS relief funds
The state may begin distributing $60 million in relief funding this summer.
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Lawmakers split on response to reports of increased juvenile crimes
The House rejects a bill that would allow police to resume temporary detentions of juveniles for less serious crimes, with Democrats calling for more services to support at-risk youth.
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House, Senate agree to let voters decide about new state flag
Gov. Janet Mills hasn’t yet weighed in on a bill that would ask voters this fall whether they want to replace the current state flag with one based on the design used until 1909 that is comprised of a pine tree and blue star.