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PublishedFebruary 14, 2017
Maine lawmakers review marijuana policies adopted by other states
The Legislature's Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation begins the long process of crafting a structure for the marketplace.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2017
Hearing gets heated as lawmakers take close look at LePage’s budget and tax plan
A committee co-chair ejects one member of the audience, a University of Maine student who intended to testify.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2017
In State of the State address, Gov. LePage takes aim at taxes, welfare, liberal ideology
The governor also criticizes the minimum-wage increase and the referendum process while calling for a return to representative government.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2017
LePage urges legislators to ‘do no harm’ to elderly, economy in setting budget
Appearing before the budget-writing committee on the eve of his State of the State address, the governor lays out the reasoning behind his cutbacks, tax and other proposals.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2017
LePage likely to push tax cuts, welfare reform, help for elderly in Tuesday’s address
After delivering his State of the State speech in writing in 2016, Maine's governor will return to the House chamber.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2017
Maine Voices: Gov. LePage’s budget is a boon for wealthy, burden for working class
His 'upside-down' priorities would increase taxes for 80 percent of Maine families.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2017
As more ‘nips’ bottles litter Maine landscape, group calls for 15-cent deposit
Proponents say the incentive would cut down on throwaways, but critics warn that the change would add costs and complications.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2017
Lawmakers again consider bill to arm Maine forest rangers
The proposal aims to cut the costs to taxpayers by allowing the rangers to carry guns they own.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2017
Crowd at Biddeford forum challenges LePage on budget, ballot measures, immigration
The governor reiterates his core policy goals, remaining calm despite audience critics who oppose his stance on aid to immigrants, two voter-approved referendums and other issues.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2017
Backlog slows license reinstatement for Mainers convicted of driving drunk
A state legislator's bill seeks to end delays averaging five weeks so people can get jobs, avoid other hardships and resume normal lives.
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