During a recent visit to Waterville, Rep. Chellie Pingree stood firm in her mission to pass legislation protecting victims of sexual abuse in the military.
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Dems push to suspend income tax cuts to help solve budget woes
Legislative Democrats and Gov. Paul LePage reached a new impasse Wednesday, as Democratic leaders suggested suspending $400 million in Republican-backed income tax cuts as a solution to Maine’s next two-year budget.
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Early childhood education gets new push at State House
Business leaders and children’s advocates Wednesday urged state officials to make a greater public investment in early childhood education and development programs, citing a new report that details the benefits.
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Maine cellphone-privacy law is America’s first
Police must get warrants before they can access location information, the new law says.
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LePage irate about ‘stifling’ of his words
‘We might as well go home, roll up our sleeves and get our guns out,’ the governor says.
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Financial protection for Maine’s elderly advances
The House passes a bill to deter assets exploitation as Maine prepares for a surge in its population of seniors.
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LePage looked at ending school laptop program
He doubted its value to schools but was persuaded to let it continue, the Press Herald learns from emails as districts deal with related headaches.
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LePage smoking veto upheld, as trend emerges
House Republicans switching their positions after a LePage veto is becoming a theme in this legislative session.
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State House Notebook: Republicans change votes to sustain LePage vetoes
Who is press? / Running, ‘but not really’ / Tax talk
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Maine lawmakers grapple with falling gas tax revenues
Transportation advocates say the state needs to find new sources for upkeep of the state’s highways.