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PublishedMarch 27, 2019
Mayors ask lawmakers to let cities and towns raise revenue with local sales taxes
Bills considered Wednesday would allow municipalities to increase the sales tax within their borders. Opponents say the new taxes would hurt businesses.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2019
Truancy law may soon cover Maine’s youngest students
After falling short after vetoes by Gov. Paul LePage the past two sessions, legislators this year are likely to push through a measure to extend truancy laws to 5- and 6-year-olds enrolled in school.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2019
Lawmakers weigh ‘ban the box’ bill to help former prisoners get jobs
Taking the question of criminal history off the application would allow an opportunity to get to know the person who is applying, she said on behalf of the Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2019
Election Day might become a state holiday in Maine celebrating democracy
Supporters of the idea, which has been picking up steam for years, say that more people would have a chance to vote if fewer had to go to work.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2019
In a tumultuous time, Maine searches for civility
The state is already known nationally for its more measured discourse, but groups and political leaders push harder for compromise over conflict.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2018
Medicaid expansion, pot, workforce on agenda for lawmakers
Democratic House Speaker Sara Gideon and Senate President Troy Jackson say they want to move on from the divisive politics of the LePage era and invest in Maine's economy.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2016
Maine Senate Democrats elect Troy Jackson of Allagash as minority leader
They also select Nate Libby of Lewiston to serve as assistant minority leader for the next two-year session.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
Republicans maintain control of Maine Senate by one seat
Democrats also lost ground to Republicans in the House in Tuesday's elections but still have a one-seat edge.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2016
The ‘LePage effect’ looms in battle for State House
The governor's personality and policies likely will play a role in November, especially in the dozens of tight House and Senate seats.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2016
Senate president fills in if Maine governor resigns or is impeached
The position held by Mike Thibodeau is first in the line of succession outlined by the Maine Constitution, followed by the House speaker, Mark Eves, and the secretary of state, Matt Dunlap.
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