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PublishedJanuary 9, 2015
LePage’s budget aims to make big changes in the state’s tax code
The $6.3 billion, two-year plan would cut income taxes and increase and broaden the sales tax.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2015
Maine’s three constitutional officers sworn in for two-year terms
Gov. Paul LePage administered the oaths, but only state Treasurer Terry Hayes received hers in public.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2015
For my next act, ‘we’re going after the income tax’ and other reforms, LePage says
The governor caps his second inauguration with a speech pledging to work for reduced welfare, better jobs and lower taxes, and implores the Legislature to help him.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2015
Uber won’t run under the radar if new bill passes
Ride-share drivers in Maine would have to satisfy license and insurance requirements.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2014
LePage picks adviser to be Maine’s next education commissioner
Tom Desjardins, a senior policy adviser to the governor in education and natural resources, would replace James Rier, who has been on medical leave.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2014
Maine lawmakers to consider requiring state agencies to disclose political activity
Inland Fisheries & Wildlife involvement in the bear baiting referendum question spurred the bill.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2014
Mike Michaud reflects on loss, strategy, Eliot Cutler
With parting criticism of his independent rival, Paul LePage and the media, the Democrat prepares to end 20 years in elective office.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2014
Maine’s legislative leaders form committees for coming session
Two key picks are Rep. Margaret Rotundo, D-Lewiston, and Sen. James Hamper, R-Oxford, as co-chairs of the influential Appropriations Committee.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2014
Maine public in dark on local-issue lobbying
Disclosure rules govern efforts to influence state legislation, but there’s less lawmaking transparency on municipal proposals like a tar sands ban or raising the minimum wage.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2014
Long Island ballot mystery long on drama
The climax in the seesaw political theater brings a happy ending to the Senate District 25 race.
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