LePage previously had stalled the sale of a $117 million bond package in a dispute with the Legislature over state borrowing and a package of new spending bills.
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Lawmakers endorse sweeping medical marijuana reforms
By a wide margin, legislators override a veto by Gov. Paul LePage to push forward changes in the state’s medical marijuana industry.
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ConnectME wants a share of $600 million in federal funds for rural broadband
The state agency plans to hold several community meetings this month prior to applying for the money.
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Gov. LePage vetoes bill that would ease access to medical marijuana, listing 11 objections
About 42,000 Maine patients could benefit from legislation that revamps the caregiver system and removes some conditions for obtaining medical cards.
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U.S. law enforcement’s boat stops along maritime border rankle Canadian fishermen
Border Patrol has questioned the crews of more than 20 Canadian vessels and an unknown number of American boats in a ramped-up effort that has yielded no immigration arrests.
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Fears of Roe v. Wade’s demise may be overblown
Democrats and liberal groups are treating the moment as one of utmost danger for abortion rights.
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Citizens group sues LePage to try to force release of Clean Election funding
The lawsuit urges a court to require the governor to sign an order freeing up campaign money that has already been set aside and promised to candidates.
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In governor’s race full of uncertainty, only sure thing will be LePage
The Nov. 6 election will be all about him, and whether voters want someone to carry on the Republican’s legacy or blaze a new trail.
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Producers have tons of Maine blueberries in their freezers, and now the government’s going to buy them
The USDA’s $9.4 million purchase of 8.9 million pounds gives growers a chance to move their surplus crops.
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Maine to get nearly $600,000 under ocean research program that escaped Trump budget cuts
U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins make the announcement Thursday about the Maine Sea Grant College Program.