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PublishedJanuary 16, 2018
Lawmakers back bill to ease prohibition on money being part of moose permit swaps
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife allows hunters who hold moose permits to exchange them, but has prohibited money from changing hands in the process.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2018
Maine bill targets addiction among homeless population
A measure sponsored by Rep. Drew Gattine of Westbrook would set up a pilot program to provide access to medication-assisted treatment and stable housing for up to 50 people.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2018
Their moment is here, and Maine women are running with it
Motivated by far-reaching upheaval in the political and social landscape, more female contenders than ever are seeking state offices in 2018.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2017
Independent lawmakers gain clout in Augusta with staff, office space
With 5 leaving their parties in 2017, the group could hold more sway on key issues such as Medicaid expansion and recreational marijuana.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2017
Two Portland Democrats running for state Senate
Portland City Councilor Jill Duson and Rep. Heather Sanborn are competing for the District 28 seat held by Mark Dion, who is running for governor in 2018.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2017
Cities, towns paying more for schools as state pays less, study finds
State funding for Maine's K-12 public schools declined 9 percent from 2008 to 2015.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2017
Maine Legislature has long to-do list when it returns in January
Lawmakers need to dispose of more than 400 bills, a job that could be complicated by the ambitions of several top lawmakers who are running for higher office.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2017
Maine lawmakers to look for ways to reduce, shorten power outages
A legislative committee will consider measures including aggressive tree cutting and burying power lines, in response to the recent statewide blackout.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2017
Lewiston legislator introduces bill to restore student health centers in 15 schools across the state
Rep. Jim Handy's bill would reverse state budget cuts that defunded clinics serving thousands of students.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2017
Campaign to restore Maine ranked-choice voting collects over half the signatures needed for a people’s veto
Petitioners collected at least 32,000 signatures for a June referendum at the polls last Tuesday.
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