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PublishedJuly 30, 2017
Flurry of lobbying blurs solar bill’s chances
What had been veto-proof support for a measure that preserves incentives suddenly seems less certain as backers and foes alike rally legislators preparing for this week's override vote.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2017
South Portland lawmaker tells Maine House he regrets anti-Trump rant
Democrat Scott Hamann's vulgar Facebook post had Republicans calling for his resignation.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2017
Gov. LePage vetoes solar ‘net metering’ bill, again
A representative for the solar installation industry accuses the governor of lying in his veto letter to change House Republicans' votes.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2017
As Maine’s opioid crisis worsens, 128th Legislature largely does nothing
Confronted by shocking numbers of overdose deaths and addicts at risk, lawmakers had an opportunity to make meaningful – and, many say, necessary – changes. They didn't.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2017
Both political parties claim victory in putting end to state shutdown
As state agencies reopen Wednesday, Republicans and Democrats say they stood strong on the most important issues.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2017
Protesters greet budget negotiators as state shutdown enters third day
Budget negotiators struck a series of late-night deals Sunday that could allow the House and Senate to vote on another spending plan today.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2017
Hours after Maine government shutdown, lawmakers only spin their wheels on budget
House Republicans offer a series of amendments – mostly previously rejected proposals – rubbing political nerves raw: 'This is obscene.'
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PublishedJuly 1, 2017
State employees, family members rally at State House
Since the state is Augusta's largest employer, a shutdown also affects shopkeepers, auto dealers and other business owners and operators.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2017
Shutdown puts some multistate lottery games out of reach
The Maine State Lottery office is closed, and four draw games – Powerball, Mega Millions, Hot Lotto and Lucky for Life – won't be available until the shutdown ends.
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PublishedJune 29, 2017
How you could be affected by a state government shutdown
Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices would be closed, state parks may or may not be staffed, and thousands of state workers would go without pay.
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