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PublishedFebruary 27, 2012
ON MAINE POLITICS: Poliquin has high support
Maine State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin usually plays a supporting role when he joins Gov. Paul LePage at town hall meetings around the state.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2012
Gay marriage heads toward initiative vote
AUGUSTA — Gay marriage advocates turned in more than enough signatures to move ahead with a citizen initiative that would allow gay and lesbian couples to marry in Maine, the secretary of state’s office ruled Thursday.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2012
Budget hurdle cleared
AUGUSTA — Four Democratic state senators went from opposing to supporting an emergency budget for the Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday after getting assurances that new efforts will be made to help veterans maintain their health insurance.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2012
Governor inks budget deal
AUGUSTA — Four Democratic state senators went from opposing to supporting an emergency budget for the Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday after getting assurances that new efforts will be made to help veterans maintain their health insurance.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2012
Maine same-sex marriage law heads for ballot
With signatures validated, a legalization bill will go to to the Legislature, which is likely to let Maine voters decide the issue.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2012
Emergency budget for DHHS approved
Four Democrats changed their votes after Republicans promised to help military veterans who would have otherwise lost their insurance under the proposal.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2012
‘Double-dipping’ rule may get revision
AUGUSTA — Teachers and state workers are being hurt by restrictions meant to crack down on double dipping, the practice of collecting retirement benefits while getting a full paycheck, a southern Maine lawmaker said Tuesday.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2012
Restrictions on ‘double dipping’ may be revamped
AUGUSTA — Teachers and state workers are being hurt by restrictions meant to crack down on double dipping, the practice of collecting retirement benefits while getting a full paycheck, a southern Maine lawmaker said Tuesday.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2012
Wife of Maine Senate president hospitalized
Senate President Kevin Raye’s wife Karen remains hospitalized today after experiencing heart problems.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2012
ON MAINE POLITICS: Big first day for newest senator
AUGUSTA — State Sen. Christopher Johnson, D-Somerville, jumped into the deep end of the political pool last week when, on his first day in office, he had to vote on a controversial budget-balancing proposal.
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