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PublishedApril 15, 2019
A new atmosphere in Augusta, or just a ‘honeymoon’ period?
Gov. Janet Mills moved expeditiously on some of her core campaign pledges during her first 100 days and is credited with helping change the political tenor in Augusta. But with major issues looming, the question is: Will it last?
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PublishedApril 14, 2019
Maine lawmakers consider sports betting
Questions linger about where Maine's share of the money will go and what businesses will benefit.
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PublishedApril 14, 2019
Maine pursues plan to stock schools with anti-overdose medication
All of the state's public high schools and middle schools would have naloxone available in an effort being developed by the Mills administration.
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PublishedApril 10, 2019
Maine on track to launch recreational marijuana market this year, says state’s pot czar
Residents can now grow cannabis for recreational use at home, but still have no way to legally buy or sell it.
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PublishedApril 10, 2019
Sponsor makes personal appeal for bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’
A year after Gov. Paul LePage vetoed a similar measure, supporters hope for different results.
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PublishedApril 10, 2019
Opposition mounts to Trump plan to extend work requirement for SNAP benefits
Jared Golden said he might support the change, as long as it doesn't hurt children or seniors, while Maine's senators and Chellie Pingree oppose it.
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PublishedApril 9, 2019
Lawmakers endorse bill calling for constitutional change to outlaw gender discrimination
Though Maine passed the Equal Rights Amendment in 1974, it never became U.S. law. Supporters now want to make sure its protections are enshrined in the Maine Constitution.
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PublishedApril 8, 2019
Angus King targets IRS for auditing poor Mainers more than most Americans
Piscataquis and Washington counties have more than their fair share of tax audits.
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PublishedApril 7, 2019
Greg Kesich: ‘I’m not a racist, but …’
What do we call someone who benefits from a system of racial preference? The AP Stylebook is not much help.
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PublishedApril 7, 2019
J.P. Devine: It’s an Irish thing
Joe Biden, the hail fellow well met Irishman, strides along inhaling hair as his Democrat competitors nip at his heels and the Republicans sing hymns, writes J.P. Devine.
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