You will feel the effects of the financial plan approved by the Legislature last week. Here’s a glance at you can expect.
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Bill Nemitz: Sen. Katz bravely reprises ‘class acts’
In a highly unusual move, the state Senate’s assistant minority leader calls out the governor, who is from his own party.
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Law permits buying prescriptions by mail
Some pharmacists worry that the measure will open the state’s borders to counterfeit drugs.
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Campaign to fill Maine District 19 seat heating up
Sen. Seth Goodall is expected to take a job with the Small Business Administration.
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In final days of session, Republicans and LePage grow apart
The budget vote marked a noticeable shift: Not only did many Republicans buck the governor, but they did so loudly and visibly.
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New commission to examine finances of jail system
A new Legislative commission will examine the costs of the county jail system and Board of Corrections.
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Senate overrides LePage’s energy bill veto
But the unanimous vote for the sweeping bipartisan legislation comes with a price.
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Maine budget drama done, it’s time for details
Mainers will get some relief on property and income taxes, but also face a higher sales tax.
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Markey: Senate seat win ‘about the issues’
The longtime U.S. House Democrat will have some adjustments to make as John Kerry’s successor.
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Maine bill eases rule on school windfalls
Schools might be allowed – just this once – to bypass voter approval to spend unexpected state funds.