The bill would have directed the state to study issues related to long-term care insurance, including ways to prevent unfair discrimination based on gender.
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Maine Senate approves restrictions on police use of drones
But the approved bill ignores a committee’s recommendation that rules be developed first.
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Maine bill would raise snowmobile registration fees
The measure, which would help fund the maintenance of trails, likely would be vetoed by Gov. LePage.
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Political parties split in response to newspaper series
Democratic leaders contemplate investigative action, while their Republican counterparts say Maine DEP Commissioner Patricia Aho was ‘balancing the needs of our economy.’
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Maine lawmakers in final days, but key issues unresolved
Lawmakers await word from Gov. LePage on whether he’ll veto the two-year state budget and a bill to expand Medicaid.
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Maine Legislature passes partial rollback of GOP health-care law
But the chance of vetoes from Gov. Paul LePage looms large, as only five Republicans in both chambers break ranks to back one bill and none back the other.
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House expected to take up dental bill this week
Most hygienists support the measure that would allow them to provide additional services.
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State House Notebook: LePage ‘cordial’ in talks on key bills
While public bickering remains intense, he shows restraint in meetings with House and Senate leaders.
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New Maine laws will affect many
State finances have been getting most of the attention this Legislative session, but plenty of other bills have been passed.
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History, geography factors for Michaud in governor’s race
Candidates from Maine’s rural 2nd District often have had no trouble winning statewide races.