Michael Shepherd

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Published
April 9, 2013

Maine House rejects bill to ban cellphone use while driving

The House also rejects a bill requiring all motorcyclists to wear helmets.
Published
April 8, 2013

Self-defense, public safety argued during gun hearings

Witnesses debate the merits of some of the 20-plus weapons-related bills before lawmakers.
Published
April 7, 2013

‘Do-nothing’ de rigueur for Legislature so far

Republicans and Democrats spat over which party is doing the least; the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine sees membership growth; the Legislature’s Criminal Justice Committee hears 20 gun-related bills this week; Affordable Care Act hits tanners with a 10 percent tax.
Published
April 5, 2013

Snowe announces support for same-sex marriage

The former Republican senator acknowledges a sea change in society’s attitude on the issue.
Published
April 5, 2013

Panel proposes compromise on Maine liquor contract

The committee hopes to craft a new bill that would repay the state’s hospital debt using liquor revenue while garnering bipartisan support.
Published
April 5, 2013

LePage signs bill to change domestic-violence programs

The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Emily Cain, D-Orono, directs the Maine Department of Corrections to establish new standards for the state’s batterer-intervention programs.
Published
April 4, 2013

Tax credit bill for low-income Mainers clears Senate

A party-line vote sends the proposal to a joint legislative committee.
Published
April 4, 2013

Hearings air Democratic health care measures

A legislative committee held hearings Thursday on bills that would alter portions of the state health care reforms passed in 2011.
Published
April 4, 2013

Bills to alter 2011 Maine health reforms debate

Democrats want to revive insurance rate reviews, but Republicans are opposed.
Published
April 4, 2013

Union plans action against Portland marijuana dispensary

The AFL-CIO will rally Saturday in Portland to air its complaints about Wellness Connection.