Tag: Maine state government
Lawmakers face unresolved issues as House GOP lists demands
AUGUSTA, Maine — Resistance by House Republicans to extending the legislative session forced Maine lawmakers to return home Thursday, leaving work undone on tax...
The Latest: Lawmakers face midnight deadline to wrap up work
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Latest on Maine lawmakers' last official day of session (all times local):
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Committee approves ‘red flag’ gun bill
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine legislators have endorsed a bill that could temporarily keep "high risk" individuals from possessing firearms.
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Town votes to end traffic congestion lawsuit with state
WISCASSET, Maine — A majority of residents have voted to end a Maine town's lawsuit with the state over summer traffic congestion.
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Lawmakers continue debates on last official day of session
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine lawmakers on Wednesday worked into the night on their last official day of session debating unresolved issues, including tax reform...
Barbara Bush remembered in Maine for her love of literacy
PORTLAND, Maine — Former first lady Barbara Bush is being remembered in Maine for her promotion of literacy, her welcoming ways and her sense...
Maine’s high court clears way for ranked-choice voting
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine's highest court on Tuesday cleared the way for a system in which voters are allowed to rank their candidate choices...
Lawmakers send pot sales bill to gov, who vows to veto it
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine legislators on Tuesday sent a bill that would finally allow marijuana retail sales as voters demanded to Republican Gov. Paul...
In waning days, Maine lawmakers could weigh tax breaks
AUGUSTA, Maine — As the legislative session winds down, lawmakers in Maine are mulling over whether to consider the Republican governor's $90 million tax...
Foreclosure protection law set for floor vote in Legislature
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine legislators will vote on a bill this week aimed at protecting the elderly from tax lien foreclosures.
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