Maine Beverage Co. included a $320 million guarantee, but state officials believe the contract is worth more.
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Maine lawmakers find a place to agree
Lawmakers form the bipartisan Measures of Growth Caucus to focus on expanding the state’s economy and improving Mainers’ quality of life.
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Bucking trend, 7 lawmakers introduce no bills in Maine House
While most of the legislators without bills to their name are freshmen who want to learn the ropes first, one is a State House veteran who just doesn’t want to submit a bill that “isn’t going to go anywhere.”
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Lawsuit targets LePage in defense of mentally impaired
The administration has failed to provide group-home care and other required services to more than 100 intellectually and developmentally impaired adults, the suit says.
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LePage administration retreats from Brunswick tax dispute
At issue is whether Kestrel Aeroworks, a tenant at the former naval air station, should have to pay property taxes.
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Crohn’s disease and name tags? Maine lawmakers to consider everything
There were some obscure bills submitted Monday for consideration, ranging from seat-belt exemptions in antique cars to pet-related lawsuits.
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Maine Democrats take aim at virtual charter schools
The push represents a significant challenge to the taxpayer-financed institutions, which Gov. LePage has championed vehemently.
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Maine speakers testify against human services cutbacks
Nearly 100 people speak out against Gov. Paul LePage’s proposed cuts to the state DHHS budget.
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Bills set stage for Dems vs. LePage battles
Legislators and the governor appear to be in conflict on revenue sharing, borrowing, virtual schools and more.
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Grant re-elected as Maine Democratic Party chairman
Ben Grant led the party in November when Democrats regained control of both chambers in the state Legislature.