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PublishedApril 3, 2025
Maine lawmakers consider raising taxes on home sales over $1M
A bill would increase the real estate transfer tax on some of the state's most expensive properties to fund affordable housing initiatives. But it would also give some tax relief to first-time home buyers.
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PublishedApril 3, 2025
Mobile homeowners back bill to help them fight sales to investors
Maine lawmakers are weighing several bills designed to protect mobile homeowners, including one that would give residents the right of first refusal if their park comes up for sale.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2025
Maine lawmakers consider bill to make banking easier for the cannabis industry
Since cannabis is still illegal under federal law, the lucrative industry has struggled with limited access to loans and other bank services.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2025
Mainers are howling about coyote hunting proposal
A legislative committee in Augusta got an earful from both sides about a bill that would limit coyote hunting.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2025
Increased stipends for child care workers saved by Maine lawmakers, at least for now
The Health and Human Services committee voted Wednesday to take Gov. Janet Mills' proposed cuts to a child care supplement program out of the state's 2-year budget.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2025
Maine lawmakers once again weigh creating trial deadlines in criminal cases
This is the 3rd time lawmakers are considering a 'speedy trial' bill that would force courts to dismiss cases if a defendant waits too long for trial.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2025
Some of Maine’s bail violation charges could be eliminated by proposed bill
Maine is one of a handful of states that treat bail violation as a new criminal charge, even when the alleged misconduct isn't inherently criminal.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2025
Augusta homeless task force looks at Portland shelter model
Members also discussed a proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to limit housing assistance.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2025
New leader of Wabanaki Alliance outlines priorities
In an interview with The Times Record, Maulian Bryant outlines plans for the Wabanaki Alliance — "the time for reclamation is now," and “as the tribal communities rise, we all rise.”
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2025
Maine public defense agency urges state to fully fund its work
The latest request for more funding comes as the state is trying to resolve a lawsuit over its struggles to find enough lawyers to represent poor Mainers in more than a thousand different cases.
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