Democrats on the budget committee voted to increase Mills’ proposed cigarette tax increase from $1 a pack to $1.50 a pack — a move Republicans slammed as hurting low-income Mainers.
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Maine lawmakers are still wrangling over state budget with weeks left in session
Some of the biggest issues facing state lawmakers remain unresolved, including the budget and thorny policy issues like transgender athletes, immigration enforcement and child care.
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Secretary of state issues language for people’s veto of Maine state budget
Supporters of the veto, led by Republican Rep. Gary Drinkwater, have until June 18 to collect enough signatures to pause implementation of the budget and send it to voters.