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PublishedApril 1, 2013
Two rebuked, as tempers flare at union bills hearing
A legislative hearing on bills to make Maine a right-to-work state turns contentious.
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PublishedApril 1, 2013
Bill to restore Maine Clean Election funding backed
The proposal is in stark contrast to Gov. Paul LePage's proposal to zero-fund the Clean Election program in 2014.
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PublishedApril 1, 2013
Maine charter school bills called ‘death by cuts’
Three proposals would separate funding from public schools; critics are not happy with the plans.
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PublishedApril 1, 2013
Maine alewives begin a legislative run
The Marine Resources Committee unanimously supports the fish's return to much of the St. Croix River.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2013
Critics: Bills designed ‘to kill’ Maine charter schools
Hearings on Monday will discuss bills about how charter schools are funded and if they should require voter approval.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2013
Prospective LePage rivals back minimum wage increase
All are Democrats, but independent Eliot Cutler and the governor prefer other ways to boost paychecks for low-income workers.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2013
Ban youth tanning? It’s a too-toned debate
Maine proponents say it's healthier to go light on the salon rays, but owners say regulations could decimate the industry.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2013
Bill aims to get lead out of Maine loons
It would ban fishermen from using sinkers and jigs made of lead, but some say the move is unnecessary.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2013
Maine bill to legalize marijuana now has 35 co-sponsors
Rep. Diane Russell's bill would legalize the personal use and cultivation of marijuana for adults while allowing the state to license and tax the drug.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2013
Legislative panel rejects bill to allow single-gender classrooms
The Education Committee voted down the bill in a 13-1 vote, but it will go to the full Legislature for consideration.
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