Capital projects are on hold and layoffs loom as facilities await Medicaid reimbursements.
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St. Patrick’s Day early-opening bill stalls in Maine House
Republicans say the bill, which would allow bars to open three hours earlier this Sunday, is representative of Democrats’ misplaced legislative priorities.
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Maine bill would limit ammo magazines to 10 bullets
The proposal faces a fight from gun-rights advocates.
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Hearing on concealed-carry bill pits Maine sportsmen, ACLU
A big crowd is expected at the 1 p.m. legislative hearing on a bill to permanently shield data on concealed-weapon permits from public inspection.
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Many expected to testify on Maine gun-permit data bill
Extra rooms are reserved for the 1 p.m. hearing on the bill to ensure permit-holders’ confidentiality.
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Bills to ban, restrict Maine fireworks considered
The 2012 legalization of consumer fireworks is blamed for excess noise and scaring livestock.
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Consensus to expand Medicaid in Maine seen as likely
The governor’s willingness to consider Medicaid expansion is noteworthy because of the deep opposition he expressed just a few months ago.
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Democrats, LePage swap offers on liquor, hospitals
At issue are proposals for paying hospitals and terms of a new wholesale liquor contract for Maine.
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Lawmakers to hear Maine hospital debt bills today
The Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs takes up a pair of bills to address Maine’s $484 million Medicaid debt to the state’s hospitals.
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Trahan jumps on concealed-weapons flap
The former state senator is adept at mobilizing gun owners and mixing it up with news media.