Most legislators dismiss worries that a temporary ban on access to the information will become permanent.
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Vote likely this week on Maine stopgap budget
The Appropriations Committee last week unanimously endorsed the budget, improving prospects for passage by the House and Senate.
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Maine bill would raise status of pets that are killed
Four lawmakers say the owners should recoup up to $5,000 from those responsible if a pet is killed.
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LePage moves to block data on concealed-weapon permits
The governor’s emergency bill is a response to a Bangor newspaper’s now-rescinded request for public information on permit holders.
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LePage denied on food-stamp request
Gov. Paul LePage sought to require food-stamp users to present an ID when buying groceries.
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Should Maine schools be required to teach gun safety?
A hearing in Augusta looks at a proposal that schools must offer an optional course on handling guns.
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FEC audit faults Maine Republicans for record-keeping violations
The FEC does not assess penalties for the violations but leaves the door open for future enforcement.
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Maine Municipal Association defeats conservative group’s lawsuit
The Maine Heritage Policy Center claimed the MMA had violated the center’s free-speech rights by opposing tax campaigns.
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Poll: Mainers favor higher taxes on wealthy
The survey of Mainers also shows a slim majority are in favor of canceling tax cuts enacted in 2011.
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Maine bill would ban union campaign donations
The bill’s sponsor cites ‘a clear conflict of interest,’ but opponents call the measure unconstitutional.