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PublishedMay 10, 2013
Bill Nemitz: Capital idea sprouts at Maine State House
On a snowy day last winter, Rep. Craig Hickman stood on the balcony of the Maine State House, closed his eyes and dreamed of food . . .
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PublishedMay 10, 2013
Bold Maine tax reforms would affect many
Mainers would see a drop in property taxes – and tax credits would help low- and middle-class residents – but the bipartisan plan faces stiff opposition.
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PublishedMay 9, 2013
Maine legislators vote to restart climate change planning
“I think the committee understood how much we all stand to lose if we don’t plan for the future,” said Pete Didisheim, advocacy director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine.
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PublishedMay 9, 2013
LePage bill for school choice hits resistance
He wants some religious schools to be partly funded by the public, as well as allow an unlimited number of publicly funded charter schools.
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PublishedMay 9, 2013
Bipartisan group OKs emergency aid for Lewiston victims
Lewiston will be allowed to disburse $30,000 in state funds to aid more than 200 residents displaced by fire.
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PublishedMay 9, 2013
Veteran Maine lawmakers honored at State House
Welcome Back Day includes a public recognition of the lawmakers, along with a luncheon in the Hall of Flags.
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PublishedMay 8, 2013
Maine House OKs bills to limit ethanol sales
Opponents say that restricting the sale of 10 percent ethanol fuel would put Maine out of compliance with the federal Clean Air Act.
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PublishedMay 8, 2013
Democrats propose their own evaluation plan for Maine schools
Meanwhile, state education officials spell out strategies for helping schools that received low grades.
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PublishedMay 7, 2013
Senate OKs bill to selectively raise Maine interstate speeds
The bill authorizes raising the speed limit to 75 mph where it's deemed safe to do so.
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PublishedMay 7, 2013
Maine House upholds veto of car-fee increase bill
The vetoed bill would have allowed towns and cities to increase driver licensing and vehicle registration service fees.
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