politics
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PublishedJuly 31, 2017
Maine police leaders say Trump’s advice to rough up suspects is ‘wrong message’
Officials say it's illegal, hurts community relations, weakens criminal cases and violates their core values of professionalism.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2017
Bill to ban drivers’ use of handheld devices is heading to LePage’s desk
The bill has strong legislative and police support, but may not survive a possible veto by the governor.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2017
Democratic socialists in Maine see opening to make their case
Their immediate concern is less about elections and more about advocating for community-first values.
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PublishedJune 21, 2017
Solar bill gets initial approval in House, but it lacks votes to survive veto
The bill delays 'net metering' rules and directs regulators to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the policy opposed by Gov. Paul LePage.
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PublishedJune 14, 2017
Larger communities pass $50 million technology bond; vote total unknown
The official statewide vote tally probably won't be known for several more days.
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PublishedJune 7, 2017
Transportation bonds at center of Maine power struggle ready to sell
Maine Treasurer Terry Hayes expects the $114 million in bonds to close later this month.
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PublishedJune 6, 2017
LePage in Finland on forest products trade mission
The governor is meeting with representatives of companies involved in Finland's forest products industries as part of the trip organized by the Maine International Trade Center.
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PublishedJune 2, 2017
Court upholds Maine regulators’ budget process
An environmental group challenged how the regulators set the budget for Efficiency Maine.
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PublishedMay 31, 2017
Senate Republicans offer $100 million for schools if voter-approved tax surcharge is repealed
The proposal by Senate President Mike Thibodeau, an opening move in budget negotiations, receives a cool reception from Democrats, and is rejected by Republican leaders in the House.
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PublishedMay 25, 2017
Committee rejects LePage plan to merge turnpike authority with DOT
The governor's plan would eliminate the turnpike authority and put the state's only toll plaza in York.
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