A legislative hearing on bills to make Maine a right-to-work state turns contentious.
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Bill to restore Maine Clean Election funding backed
The proposal is in stark contrast to Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to zero-fund the Clean Election program in 2014.
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Maine charter school bills called ‘death by cuts’
Three proposals would separate funding from public schools; critics are not happy with the plans.
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Maine alewives begin a legislative run
The Marine Resources Committee unanimously supports the fish’s return to much of the St. Croix River.
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Critics: Bills designed ‘to kill’ Maine charter schools
Hearings on Monday will discuss bills about how charter schools are funded and if they should require voter approval.
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Prospective LePage rivals back minimum wage increase
All are Democrats, but independent Eliot Cutler and the governor prefer other ways to boost paychecks for low-income workers.
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Ban youth tanning? It’s a too-toned debate
Maine proponents say it’s healthier to go light on the salon rays, but owners say regulations could decimate the industry.
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Bill aims to get lead out of Maine loons
It would ban fishermen from using sinkers and jigs made of lead, but some say the move is unnecessary.
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Maine bill to legalize marijuana now has 35 co-sponsors
Rep. Diane Russell’s bill would legalize the personal use and cultivation of marijuana for adults while allowing the state to license and tax the drug.
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Legislative panel rejects bill to allow single-gender classrooms
The Education Committee voted down the bill in a 13-1 vote, but it will go to the full Legislature for consideration.