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PublishedJanuary 8, 2018
Maine lawmakers continue debate over Pine Tree Development Zones
The tax-break program for businesses is set to end this year, but a pending bill would extend it to 2023, despite a legislative report raising concerns about a lack of accountability.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2017
Sen. Collins’ vote on Republican tax plan risks her moderate reputation
The honeymoon's over for those elated when she saved Obamacare – they fear the Senate has lost a voice for process and deliberation.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2017
Roy Moore still won’t concede defeat in Alabama Senate election
The Republican says military and provisional ballots yet to be counted could be enough for a recount.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2017
Republicans say they’ll block marijuana bill again if it isn’t overhauled
Without concessions, they promise to continue to thwart a committee's attempt to legalize recreational marijuana businesses.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2017
Maine House and Senate pass bill to regulate pot sales, but it’s not veto-proof
Lawmakers say the rules for the marijuana market will help implement the will of Maine voters, but the governor, an opponent of marijuana, may not go along.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2017
Maine gets extension to comply with Real ID Act
State driver's licenses and identification cards can be used at airports and federal facilities for another year while officials improve card security standards.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2017
Legislative panel signs off on bill to spell out Maine’s rules for recreational pot
The committee that's drafting regulations for Maine's legal recreational market endorses the bill 13-2, but some lawmakers are concerned about Gov. LePage's opposition to legalization.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2017
As lawmakers add, cut and tweak, Maine’s law for recreational marijuana takes shape
The oversight committee adopts stricter residency requirements for licensing; broadens allowances for growing pot; and preserves the 12-plant limit on adult-use grows.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2017
Lawmakers get an earful as public packs hearing on rules for legal pot
Medical marijuana caregivers turn out in force to urge changes to Maine's Marijuana Legalization Act to prevent adult-use laws from interfering with their program.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2017
Sen. King lobbies for lobster emoji
Using Google Trend data, the senator makes the argument that lobster is more popular than crab and deserves its own emoji.
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