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PublishedMarch 22, 2022
Senate approves bill to limit ‘dark store’ tax challenges
The bill would give municipalities a way to fight off big-box retailers' efforts to reduce their municipal tax burden.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2022
Senate approves college debt relief for first-time homebuyers
Many could have up to $40,000 in student loan debt forgiven through a Maine State Housing Authority program.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2022
Maine House advances bill to allow ranked-choice voting in communities statewide
The bill would allow all of Maine's communities, whether they have official charters or not, to establish ranked-choice voting.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2022
Legislators may ban most secret settlements in cases brought by employees
The push is part of a national effort to give victims of harassment and discrimination a voice, but it may have a cost as well.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2022
Photos: Supporters of the Pine Tree Amendment demonstrate during legislative session
Pine Tree Amedment is a bill that would ensure all Mainers have the right to a healthy and clean environment for generations to come. All photos taken by Kennebec Journal photojournalist Joe Phelan.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2022
Republicans embrace inflation payments proposed by Gov. Mills, want them expedited
The move puts the party at odds with former Gov. Paul LePage, who is challenging Democratic Gov. Janet Mills in November and has called the proposal 'an election-year gimmick.'
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PublishedMarch 21, 2022
Legislative committee splits 3 ways on utility accountability bill
Lawmakers will be under pressure to find some compromise on making power companies more accountable in Maine.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2022
Gov. Mills proposes payments of $850 to qualifying Mainers as she revises budget
The total amount of direct relief to individual Mainers would be increased by $100 from the governor's previous plan.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2022
Legislative panel OKs $100 million PFAS relief fund for farmers
The money could be used to cover remediation efforts, crop losses, farm buyouts and long-term health care needs.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2022
Legislative panel approves scaled-back affordable housing bill
Housing reformers and home-rule defenders struggled to find middle ground on Maine's affordability crisis.
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