Some lawmakers say Maine is already cutting school funding, so it doesn’t make sense to siphon off more money.
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Lawmakers question plan to shift schools’ retirement costs
The state proposes to trim its budget by asking local districts to pay significantly more for public school teachers’ retirement costs.
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LePage opts not to meet with Obama
The governor attended Republican events, but left early for a Florida vacation instead of discussing budget cuts and meeting with Democrats.
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Lawmaker plugs a tax break for electric cars
Bangor Democratic Sen. Geoffrey Gratwick’s bill would create a temporary income tax credit for the purchase of qualified plug-in electric vehicles.
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State House Notebook: House majority leader doesn’t like his rival’s tone
New blog about Cutler debuts / LePage on ‘red alert’ / New endeavor for Dutson / Cain for Congress?
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Bill Nemitz: Just when legislators are playing nice … a curveball
So much for the kumbaya moment. Just one day after Maine lawmakers reached across the aisle and overwhelmingly passed a $153 million adjustment to the state’s current two-year budget, the House Republican minority leader couldn’t resist the urge to drop the “s” bomb. As in “government shutdown.” Which, according to Rep. Ken Fredette, R-Newport, could […]
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Hospital job cuts fuel debt debate
Republicans contend Democrats hold up action on Gov. LePage’s plan to pay what the state owes.
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Local officials plan on LePage’s cuts not passing
Towns and cities craft budgets as though they will still receive state revenue sharing funds.
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Measure proposes to restrict voting rights of felons
Maine is one of only two states that allow those convicted of serious crimes to vote while in prison.
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LePage won’t sign $153 million bipartisan budget
With almost unanimous support, LePage can’t successfully veto the bill, so he’ll let it take effect without his signature.