A Sanford school says keeping boys and girls separate can improve education, but the ACLU says it’s unconstitutional and reinforces stereotypes.
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Special Maine panel unveils proposals for closing ‘skills gap’
The group puts forth a package of bills seeking $11 million for job training.
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LePage backtracks, will sign St. Pat’s early-opening bill
The governor says he will sign the bill that he called “garbage” after it receives bipartisan support in the Legislature.
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Traffic-ticket discount bill moves to Maine House
The 10-2 committee rejection isn’t enough to kill the bill outright, but it projects a very dim future.
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LePage, Democrat push for more financial disclosure
A new bill would require disclosure of the financial and political interests of legislators and high-ranking executive branch officials.
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LePage budget called a bad deal
Municipal and business officials crowd a hearing to protest the “tax shift” they believe it will bring.
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LePage: Democrats want ‘sugar daddy’
LePage heaps scorn on Democrats’ liquor contract plan and expands on his veto vow in a TV interview.
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Bill would let CanaRx sell drugs in Maine
Portland’s mayor said a deal with the Canadian firm saved the city $3.2 million before state regulators barred it from Maine.
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LePage pick for health board withdraws nomination
Former Republican state Rep. Jonathan McKane says last week’s confirmation hearing was a ‘coordinated attack’ by liberal groups.
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Hospital payment compromise elusive
Lawmakers and LePage make progress but not enough to get the governor to begin signing bills.