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PublishedMarch 8, 2024
Bomb threats sent to Maine State House, 2 legislators, Democratic Party
The State House was evacuated Friday morning, but no bomb was found following the hoax threat that promised death to pedophiles.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2024
Democrats launch push to pass gun safety bills in response to Lewiston shooting
Public hearings begin on gun safety bills that would ban bump stocks, institute a 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases and expand background checks to advertised private sales.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2024
Maine capitol complex targeted with another fake threat
The discovery of a suspicious white powder in an envelope at the Burton M. Cross Building in Augusta prompted police to evacuate state workers. Tests confirmed the powder was not dangerous, police said.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2024
Expenses on meals, travel and more add up for Maine’s part-time Legislature
Maine's 186 lawmakers received about $1.7 million in reimbursements during the last legislative session, including $155,000 for the 10 legislative leaders.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
Maine State House evacuated as state capitols across U.S. face bomb threats
About 300 people were ordered out of the Maine State House because of the hoax bomb threat Wednesday afternoon, on the first day of a new legislative session.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Maine lawmakers question education chief over failing early childhood program
Legislators called the Child Development Services agency 'broken.' Education Commissioner Pender Makin said little to ease their concerns.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2023
Former legislator urges better implementation of treatment program he says could have prevented Lewiston shootings
Former state Sen. John Nutting implored Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday to direct state agencies to better implement what's known as the Progressive Treatment Program.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2023
Mills abruptly ends press conference on Lewiston shootings after questioning turns combative
Speaking at the State House on Monday afternoon, Gov. Janet Mills stopped short of calling for changes to state or federal gun laws.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2023
Augusta Planning Board approves state-mandated zoning changes meant to encourage housing development
The changes would allow accessory dwelling units to be added where one- and two-family dwellings are now allowed.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2023
Some Maine lawmakers missed 1 in 5 votes; others had perfect attendance
State legislators' voting records varied widely last session.
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