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Sanford lawmaker urges state to help towns plan for climate change
Rep. William Noon wants the state to resume helping communities plan for the effects of climate change. That project was halted two years ago by the state Department of Environmental Protection.
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Maine bill would allow teachers to carry guns
Sen. David Burns says his idea is an option, not a mandate, for schools concerned about security.
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Maine credit rating downgraded by agency
The state’s borrowing status drops to AA; Medicaid shortfalls and potential infighting are cited as reasons.
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Cutler may take step toward governor run
The independent plans ‘something’ this week. Separately, a poll indicates he’d be a spoiler in a three-way race.
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Bill seeks to roll back Maine law covering insurance rate review
More bills looking to change the law passed by the Republican-led Legislature in 2011 are expected.
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State House Notebook: When a mole unearths a memo
LePage’s adviser may be a bit red-faced now that his attempt at message coordination is blown.
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Health insurance reform faces scrutiny
Critics say the 2011 law hurt small, rural firms; backers counter that it has increased options and cut costs.
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Tax hike on Maine’s wealthiest finds second sponsor
A Democrat volunteers in the House after a senator’s Republican colleagues decline to support the bill.
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Maine board backs ban on BPA in baby-food packaging
If adopted by the Legislature, Maine would be the third state to impose BPA bans that exceed federal standards.