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PublishedApril 20, 2016
Tax credit program expands to encourage college grads to take jobs in Maine
Opportunity Maine credits of up to $4,500 per year are now available to grads with degrees from out of state.
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PublishedApril 19, 2016
LePage signs bill to increase officers’ pay, but veto likely on raises for mental health workers
The governor also signs a law mandating that doctors participate in a program that evaluates prescriptions of opioids while also setting limits on the strength and duration of a prescription.
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PublishedApril 15, 2016
Legislature passes highway, R&D bond bills worth $150 million
The two bond measures, which are headed to Gov. Paul LePage's desk, would appear on the November ballot.
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PublishedApril 15, 2016
Legislators approve $13.4 million public bailout of biomass industry
Lawmakers sought to balance the goal of saving logging jobs with the public costs of providing a subsidy for owners of the plants.
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PublishedApril 14, 2016
Revised solar bill picks up 10 more votes in Maine House
But supporters remain shy of the numbers they need to override an expected veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
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PublishedApril 14, 2016
Maine business-backed $10-an-hour minimum wage bill falls short
The Senate votes 22-12 to support the proposal, short of the two-thirds majority needed to make it law before Mainers vote on a $12-an-hour initiative in November.
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PublishedApril 14, 2016
LePage abruptly cancels town hall forum in Newcastle
His administration says the governor felt compelled to stay in Augusta during the 'frenzied last days of the legislative session.'
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PublishedApril 13, 2016
LePage signs order that keeps beleaguered education chief in place
The financial order will allow Bill Beardsley to perform many of the duties of commissioner while bypassing confirmation by Legislature.
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PublishedApril 13, 2016
Lawmakers remain divided over bill boosting Maine solar industry
Maine House gives first OK but without the bipartisan support that will be needed to overcome an expected veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
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PublishedApril 11, 2016
Legislators overturn LePage veto of bill sought by ‘cold case families’
The measure, one of four that will become law after override votes Monday, gives families additional time to sue alleged killers.
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