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PublishedApril 17, 2018
Divided legislative panel endorses ‘red flag’ gun bill for Maine
The Judiciary Committee votes 7-4 in favor of a measure that would allow a judge to order individuals to temporarily surrender their firearms if they are deemed to pose a threat.
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PublishedApril 17, 2018
Bill to launch recreational marijuana in Maine heads to LePage, who has vowed a veto
In a procedural vote in the Senate, the measure again gets enough support to override an expected veto from the governor. Tomorrow, lawmakers are expected to vote on medical marijuana reforms.
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PublishedApril 17, 2018
Bill to help low-income families with education costs becomes law without LePage signature
The funds will be available to those who are eligible for, but do not receive, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families benefits.
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PublishedApril 16, 2018
LePage will need to flip votes to sustain veto of the recreational marijuana bill
Supporters got more than the two-thirds margin needed to override a veto when initial votes were cast, but history has shown that Republican lawmakers are willing to switch sides to support the governor.
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PublishedApril 16, 2018
LePage says he’ll veto bill to guide recreational marijuana market
Lawmakers hope the bill, which initially passed by a two-thirds majority in each house, will be able to withstand the governor's veto attempt.
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PublishedApril 15, 2018
Maine Observer: ‘Grand old man’ served Maine, Northern Ireland well
Phil Curran fought for a law to curb discrimination against Catholics, and the Irish flag flew briefly over the State House.
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PublishedApril 13, 2018
Legislative panel divided on ‘red flag’ gun bill
Some Democrats on the Judiciary Committee want to move ahead with the proposal, but others lean toward establishing a blue ribbon commission.
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PublishedApril 13, 2018
Legislative panel votes to remove requirement for proficiency-based diplomas
The bill now moves to the Maine House, where its fate is uncertain.
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PublishedApril 13, 2018
Bill to protect consumers’ private data likely dead in divided Legislature
The Republican-controlled Senate and the Democratic-controlled House are on opposite sides of a bill that would prohibit internet service providers that receive state funds from sharing or selling consumers' private data.
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PublishedApril 12, 2018
Tempers flare as Maine House approves ban on conversion therapy
The bill to prohibit state-licensed therapists from applying methods aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors fuels sharp conflicts.
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