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PublishedApril 14, 2016
Commentary: Off-road fuel tax exemption would improve Maine’s farming, logging climate
As costs increase, these traditional family-based businesses are having a hard time remaining viable.
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PublishedApril 13, 2016
LePage signs order that keeps embattled education chief in office
The financial order will allow Bill Beardsley to perform many of the duties of commissioner while bypassing confirmation by Legislature.
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PublishedApril 13, 2016
Lawmakers remain divided over bill to boost Maine solar industry
The Maine House gives initial approval, but without the bipartisan support that will be needed to overcome an expected veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
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PublishedApril 12, 2016
Maine Legislature backs replenishment of public fund for financing campaigns
The House and Senate approve a transfer of $500,000, but some Republicans who plan to use the program would have to switch sides to override an expected veto.
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PublishedApril 11, 2016
Legislators overturn LePage veto of bill sought by ‘cold case families’
The measure, one of four that will become law after override votes Monday, gives families additional time to sue alleged killers.
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PublishedApril 8, 2016
Maine biomass bailout would tap $13.4 million in public funds
An amended proposal shifts the burden of the rescue plan from electricity ratepayers to taxpayers.
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PublishedApril 6, 2016
Clean Elections advocates appeal for replenishment of raided funds
Maine lawmakers haven't agreed on any repayment, so the public campaign money could be depleted before November.
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PublishedApril 5, 2016
Republicans in Maine House block $18 million spending plan
The measure fails to get the 102 votes needed in the Democratic-controlled House to override an expected veto from Gov. Paul LePage.
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PublishedApril 5, 2016
Maine Voices: Leaders who plunder Clean Elections fund ignore will of Maine voters
By borrowing from it, governors and legislators threaten the solvency of an initiative meant to lessen the influence of special-interest money on our elections.
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PublishedApril 4, 2016
Gov. LePage to end delay, swear in new Maine senator Tuesday
He had rebuffed Democrat Susan Deschambault once during a dispute with her party, leading the Senate to hold off on key votes until she's seated.
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