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PublishedApril 1, 2016
Maine House puts aside squabble to revive bill to add veterans services, tuition
The proposal, ensnared in a partisan disagreement over funding early this week, now has unanimous support.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2016
Maine closer to allowing no-prescription access to Narcan overdose antidote
The bill received strong endorsements in the House and Senate.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2016
Maine House to Obama: No national monument in North Woods
The 77-71 vote sends a message but can't stop the presidential designation, which supporters hope will lead to a national park.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2016
Maine Senate backs THC limit for deciding marijuana OUI
The proposal, which now goes to the House, seeks the same limit as in Colorado and Washington, where recreational pot is legal.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2016
Bill to let Mainers in subsidized apartments have guns moves closer to passage
The House and Senate have now endorsed the NRA-backed proposal despite concerns that it would restrict the rights of private landlords.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2016
Maine House backs doubling maximum sentence for importing heroin, other opiates
The vote increases the likelihood of final passage of the bill, which would also make other drug crimes felonies.
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PublishedFebruary 29, 2016
After spirited debate, committee endorses felony charges for heroin possession
While Attorney General Janet Mills says the threat of serious consequences is needed to get drug users' attention, critics say expanded drug treatment is more effective than 'get-tough' drug laws.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2016
Some Maine lawmakers announce support for Ted Cruz
Roughly two dozen legislators back the Texas firebrand.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2016
Transportation chief cancels appearance to explain Casco Bay bridge privatization
An MDOT spokesman said David Bernhardt's change of plans does not stem from the governor's new restrictions on administrators' speaking to legislative committees.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2015
LePage sends allegorical gift book to (some) Republicans
Also: Group pushing for impeachment schedules State House rally and lawmakers tap S&P settlement for drug bill
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