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PublishedApril 9, 2013
Bill to raise Maine minimum wage gets final House approval
The bill would raise the minimum wage to $9 per hour by July 2016 to keep up with rising costs of living, but Gov. LePage may veto it.
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PublishedApril 9, 2013
Senate upholds LePage veto of teen tanning ban
Senators vote 19-16 vote to sustain the governor's veto.
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PublishedApril 9, 2013
Maine House rejects bill to ban cellphone use while driving
The House also rejects a bill requiring all motorcyclists to wear helmets.
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PublishedApril 8, 2013
Net bycatch: A ‘lifeline’ for some, a threat for lobstermen
The bill would permit trawlers to sell "incidentally caught" lobsters, something Maine lobstermen strongly oppose.
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PublishedApril 8, 2013
Support wanes for upfront payment for Maine liquor contract
The upfront payment of $200 million to repay hospitals has now fallen out of favor with Democrats and Republicans.
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PublishedApril 8, 2013
Lawmakers reject LePage plan for $1M charter school defense fund
The Education Committee votes 10-2 against the proposal, which would have taken $1 million from public schools.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedApril 5, 2013
Maine panel endorses wait of one year to lobby
The legislation would affect lawmakers and top appointed officials. More financial disclosure is urged.
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PublishedApril 5, 2013
Snowe announces support for same-sex marriage
The former Republican senator acknowledges a sea change in society's attitude on the issue.
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PublishedApril 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.
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